The Investigative Services Division of American Security Programs has conducted well over 4,000 professional investigations covering such areas as criminal research, background, corporate due diligence and insurance fraud to name just a few areas of our investigative expertise. Our investigators are categorized by expertise, experience and education in the following job classes:
 
- Investigator I
- Investigator II
- Investigator III
- Special Investigator I
- Special Investigator II
- Special Investigator III

Listed to the right and below are the specific requirements for the job categories offered under the Investigative Services Division:

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INVESTIGATOR I

Minimum/General Experience:
This position requires a minimum of three years experience in law enforcement, security or comparable areas with specific training and certifications in the investigative disciplines.

Summary: Collects information, as directed by senior personnel, regarding civil wrongs; personnel security; accidents; fires; damages or injuries to persons or property; employment discrimination; etc. Prepares appropriate findings of fact and presents reports to appropriate authorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing investigative support for personnel security matters (Offices of Personnel Security), investigative organizations (such as Offices of IG) or other constituted authority. Conducts inquiries into the background of individuals and submits reports to proper adjudicative authority. Investigates employee misconduct, including management and disciplinary actions. Conducts administrative fact-finding investigations (covering all aspects of non-criminal employee misconduct, including allegations arising under Title 5 USC, applicable Executive Orders, OMB Circulars, Federal Employees Compensation Act, Federal Labor Laws, and applicable Agency specific Standards of Conduct. Must conduct investigations within guidelines set forth in the Quality Standards for Investigations by the President’s Counsel on Integrity and Efficiency. Must be familiar with the law, regulations and Supreme Court decisions regarding union and other representation during witness and subject interviews. Must recognize when an investigation develops potential criminal ramifications and institute appropriate procedures. Investigator is aware of and complies with the provisions of the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act as they relate to the disclosure of investigative information and the preservation of notes and other relevant information developed during the course of an investigation. Must have a general knowledge and understanding of basic investigative techniques such as methods for performing video surveillance, legal restrictions, evidence collection, storage, chain of custody, etc.

Education and Qualification Requirements: Must be properly licensed under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the investigation is conducted.
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INVESTIGATOR II

Minimum/General Experience: This position requires a minimum of five years experience in law enforcement, security or comparable areas of which two years must be concentrated in the investigative disciplines.

Summary: Collects information regarding civil wrongs; personnel security; accidents; fires; damages or injuries to persons or property; employment discrimination; etc. Prepares appropriate findings of fact and presents reports to appropriate authorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing investigative support for personnel security matters (Offices of Personnel Security), investigative organizations (such as Offices of IG) or other constituted authority. Conducts inquiries into the background of individuals and submits reports to proper adjudicative authority. Investigates employee misconduct, including management and disciplinary actions. Conducts administrative fact-finding investigations (covering all aspects of non-criminal employee misconduct, including allegations arising under Title 5 USC, applicable Executive Orders, OMB Circulars, Federal Employees Compensation Act, Federal Labor Laws, and applicable Agency specific Standards of Conduct. Must conduct investigations within guidelines set forth in the Quality Standards for Investigations by the President’s Counsel on Integrity and Efficiency. Must be familiar with the law, regulations and Supreme Court decisions regarding union and other representation during witness and subject interviews. Must recognize when an investigation develops potential criminal ramifications and institute appropriate procedures. Investigator is aware of and complies with the provisions of the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act as they relate to the disclosure of investigative information and the preservation of notes and other relevant information developed during the course of an investigation. Must have a general knowledge and understanding of basic investigative techniques such as methods for performing video surveillance, legal restrictions, evidence collection, storage, chain of custody, etc.

Education and Qualification Requirements: Must be properly licensed under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the investigation is conducted. Must be a graduate of a properly licensed investigative academy or have advanced hours in investigative functions from a properly certified law enforcement academy.
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INVESTIGATOR III

Minimum/General Experience:
This position requires a minimum of five years experience in law enforcement, security or comparable areas of which two years must be concentrated in the investigative disciplines.

Summary: Collects information regarding civil wrongs; personnel security; accidents; fires; damages or injuries to persons or property; employment discrimination; etc. Prepares appropriate findings of fact and presents reports to appropriate authorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing investigative support for personnel security matters (Offices of Personnel Security), investigative organizations (such as Offices of IG) or other constituted authority. Conducts inquiries into the background of individuals and submits reports to proper adjudicative authority. Investigates employee misconduct, including management and disciplinary actions. Conducts administrative fact-finding investigations (covering all aspects of non-criminal employee misconduct, including allegations arising under Title 5 USC, applicable Executive Orders, OMB Circulars, Federal Employees Compensation Act, Federal Labor Laws, and applicable Agency specific Standards of Conduct. Must conduct investigations within guidelines set forth in the Quality Standards for Investigations by the President’s Counsel on Integrity and Efficiency. Must be familiar with the law, regulations and Supreme Court decisions regarding union and other representation during witness and subject interviews. Must recognize when an investigation develops potential criminal ramifications and institute appropriate procedures. Investigator is aware of and complies with the provisions of the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act as they relate to the disclosure of investigative information and the preservation of notes and other relevant information developed during the course of an investigation. Must have a general knowledge and understanding of basic investigative techniques such as methods for performing video surveillance, legal restrictions, evidence collection, storage, chain of custody, etc.

Education and Qualification Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in related field of equivalent combination of formal education and experience (e.g., one year of directly related investigative experience can be substituted for one year education in addition to the basic experience requirement). Must be properly licensed under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the investigation is conducted. Must be a graduate of a properly licensed investigative academy or have advanced hours in investigative functions from a properly certified law enforcement academy.
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SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR I

Minimum/General Experience:
This position requires a minimum of five years specialized experience in a specific investigative discipline such as personnel security investigations, computer forensics, counterintelligence, etc.

Summary: Considered to be extremely skilled and knowledgeable in conducting investigations in specific area of specialty. Also knowledgeable of other investigative requirements to include collecting information regarding civil wrongs; personnel security; accidents; fires; damages or injuries to persons or property; employment discrimination; etc. Prepares appropriate findings of fact and presents reports to appropriate authorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing investigative support for personnel security matters (Offices of Personnel Security), investigative organizations (such as Offices of IG) or other constituted authority. Conducts inquiries into the background of individuals and submits reports to proper adjudicative authority. Investigates employee misconduct, including management and disciplinary actions. Conducts administrative fact-finding investigations (covering all aspects of non-criminal employee misconduct, including allegations arising under Title 5 USC, applicable Executive Orders, OMB Circulars, Federal Employees Compensation Act, Federal Labor Laws, and applicable Agency specific Standards of Conduct. Must conduct investigations within guidelines set forth in the Quality Standards for Investigations by the President’s Counsel on Integrity and Efficiency. Must be familiar with the law, regulations and Supreme Court decisions regarding union and other representation during witness and subject interviews. Must recognize when an investigation develops potential criminal ramifications and institute appropriate procedures. Investigator is aware of and complies with the provisions of the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act as they relate to the disclosure of investigative information and the preservation of notes and other relevant information developed during the course of an investigation. Must have a general knowledge and understanding of basic investigative techniques such as methods for performing video surveillance, legal restrictions, evidence collection, storage, chain of custody, etc.

Education and Qualification Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent combination of formal education and experience (e.g., one year of directly related investigative experience can be substituted for one year education in addition to the basic experience requirement). Must be properly licensed under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the investigation is conducted. Must be a graduate of a properly licensed investigative academy or have advanced hours in investigative functions from a properly certified law enforcement academy.
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SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR II

Minimum/General Experience:
This position requires a minimum of seven years specialized experience in a specific investigative discipline such as personnel security investigations, computer forensics, counterintelligence, etc.

Summary: Considered to be extremely skilled and knowledgeable in conducting investigations in specific area of specialty. Also knowledgeable of other investigative requirements to include collecting information regarding civil wrongs; personnel security; accidents; fires; damages or injuries to persons or property; employment discrimination; etc. Prepares appropriate findings of fact and presents reports to appropriate authorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing investigative support for personnel security matters (Offices of Personnel Security), investigative organizations (such as Offices of IG) or other constituted authority. Conducts inquiries into the background of individuals and submits reports to proper adjudicative authority. Investigates employee misconduct, including management and disciplinary actions. Conducts administrative fact-finding investigations (covering all aspects of non-criminal employee misconduct, including allegations arising under Title 5 USC, applicable Executive Orders, OMB Circulars, Federal Employees Compensation Act, Federal Labor Laws, and applicable Agency specific Standards of Conduct. Must conduct investigations within guidelines set forth in the Quality Standards for Investigations by the President’s Counsel on Integrity and Efficiency. Must be familiar with the law, regulations and Supreme Court decisions regarding union and other representation during witness and subject interviews. Must recognize when an investigation develops potential criminal ramifications and institute appropriate procedures. Investigator is aware of and complies with the provisions of the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act as they relate to the disclosure of investigative information and the preservation of notes and other relevant information developed during the course of an investigation. Must have a general knowledge and understanding of basic investigative techniques such as methods for performing video surveillance, legal restrictions, evidence collection, storage, chain of custody, etc.

Education and Qualification Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent combination of formal education and experience (e.g., one year of directly related investigative experience can be substituted for one year education in addition to the basic experience requirement). Must be properly licensed under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the investigation is conducted. Must be a graduate of a properly licensed investigative academy or have advanced hours in investigative functions from a properly certified law enforcement academy.
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SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR III

Minimum/General Experience:
This position requires a minimum of ten years specialized experience in a specific investigative discipline such as personnel security investigations, computer forensics, counterintelligence, etc.

Summary: Considered to be extremely skilled and knowledgeable in conducting investigations in specific area of specialty. Also knowledgeable of other investigative requirements to include collecting information regarding civil wrongs; personnel security; accidents; fires; damages or injuries to persons or property; employment discrimination; etc. Prepares appropriate findings of fact and presents reports to appropriate authorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing investigative support for personnel security matters (Offices of Personnel Security), investigative organizations (such as Offices of IG) or other constituted authority. Conducts inquiries into the background of individuals and submits reports to proper adjudicative authority. Investigates employee misconduct, including management and disciplinary actions. Conducts administrative fact-finding investigations (covering all aspects of non-criminal employee misconduct, including allegations arising under Title 5 USC, applicable Executive Orders, OMB Circulars, Federal Employees Compensation Act, Federal Labor Laws, and applicable Agency specific Standards of Conduct. Must conduct investigations within guidelines set forth in the Quality Standards for Investigations by the President’s Counsel on Integrity and Efficiency. Must be familiar with the law, regulations and Supreme Court decisions regarding union and other representation during witness and subject interviews. Must recognize when an investigation develops potential criminal ramifications and institute appropriate procedures. Investigator is aware of and complies with the provisions of the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act as they relate to the disclosure of investigative information and the preservation of notes and other relevant information developed during the course of an investigation. Must have a general knowledge and understanding of basic investigative techniques such as methods for performing video surveillance, legal restrictions, evidence collection, storage, chain of custody, etc.

Education and Qualification Requirements: Master’s Degree in related field or equivalent combination of formal education and experience (e.g., one year of directly related investigative experience can be substituted for one year education in addition to the basic experience requirement). Must be properly licensed under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the investigation is conducted. Must be a graduate of a properly licensed investigative academy or have advanced hours in investigative functions from a properly certified law enforcement academy.
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