Lead Investigator
Ladders · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $210,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead investigations for a transportation industry leader.
- Partner cross-functionally for measurable outcomes.
- Execute strategic priorities and scale performance.
- Influence strategy and execution in a high-growth environment.
- Conduct sensitive investigations and assist legal teams.
About the role
About the Role
We are seeking a Lead Investigator to join the team of a leader in the Transportation space. This role will drive meaningful impact across key initiatives and partner cross-functionally to deliver measurable outcomes. You will work closely with stakeholders to execute against strategic priorities and scale performance. The position offers the opportunity to influence both strategy and execution in a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct sensitive investigations involving players, officials, and league employees
- Assist legal teams in probing integrity-related misconduct
- Effectively communicate investigative findings to senior leadership
- Develop and implement security plans for global events
- Foster department cohesiveness by mentoring new employees
Qualifications
- 15+ years of law enforcement or corporate security experience required
- Extensive experience in investigative or security roles preferred
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is necessary
- Proven expertise in conducting complex criminal investigations
- Strong background in intelligence gathering through various sources and databases
- Ability to maintain extreme confidentiality of sensitive information
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Key skills/competency
- Investigator
- Law Enforcement
- Corporate Security
- Intelligence Gathering
- Criminal Investigations
- Security Plans
- Confidentiality
- Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Risk Management
Skills & topics
- Lead Investigator
- Investigator
- Transportation Security
- Law Enforcement
- Corporate Security
- Criminal Investigations
- Intelligence Gathering
- Security Plans
- Remote Work
- Leadership
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 15+ years of law enforcement/corporate security experience and complex investigation expertise.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate findings to senior leadership.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your experience in intelligence gathering and handling sensitive information.
- Showcase your leadership skills: Detail your experience mentoring new employees and developing security plans.
- Understand the company culture: Research the transportation sector and Ladders' commitment to integrity.
Technical preparation
Master complex criminal investigation techniques.,Develop proficiency in intelligence gathering.,Practice secure data handling and analysis.,Refine presentation of sensitive findings.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex investigation you led.,How do you maintain extreme confidentiality?,How do you communicate findings to leadership?,How do you foster team cohesiveness?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Lead Investigator position at Ladders?
- The Lead Investigator position at Ladders offers a competitive annual salary range of $200,000 to $220,000.
- Is visa sponsorship available for the Lead Investigator role?
- No, visa sponsorship is not available for this Lead Investigator position. Candidates must be US-based.
- What are the minimum experience requirements for the Lead Investigator job?
- A minimum of 15 years of law enforcement or corporate security experience is required for the Lead Investigator role. Extensive experience in investigative or security roles is preferred.
- What is the educational requirement for the Lead Investigator role?
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is necessary for the Lead Investigator position.
- Does Ladders offer remote work for the Lead Investigator position?
- Yes, the Lead Investigator position is a remote role, but candidates must be based in the US.
- What kind of investigations will a Lead Investigator conduct at Ladders?
- A Lead Investigator will conduct sensitive investigations involving players, officials, and league employees, assisting legal teams with integrity-related misconduct probes.
- What benefits are offered to the Lead Investigator at Ladders?
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, fertility assistance, a wellbeing allowance, educational assistance, mental health support, tax-advantaged accounts, a 401(k) plan, and generous time-off.
- How important is confidentiality for the Lead Investigator role?
- Maintaining extreme confidentiality of sensitive information is a critical requirement for the Lead Investigator position.