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Investigator roles in compliance, insurance, and law enforcement agencies qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file an I-140 under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals or EB-3 for skilled workers, putting you on a path to permanent residency without annual cap exposure at many priority dates.
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INTRODUCTION
The Department of Public Safety at Pepperdine University maintains a hospitable and secure campus environment while respecting the rights and dignity of each individual, in line with the University’s Christian mission. A vital member of the department, the Investigator conducts interviews, writes comprehensive reports, maintains detailed records, and effectively communicates case dispositions regarding University criminal and non-criminal incidents, ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
Duties
- Manage the overall report writing and investigative process completed by Public Safety and Communications Officers, providing necessary training and feedback in a timely manner. Use independent judgment to determine what additional investigative actions may be necessary.
- Work collaboratively with the University's Threat Assessment Team to complete background checks and monitor ongoing cases.
- Create reports and maintain logs for reference, analysis, and compliance with federal requirements, including preparing annual reports for Title IX and the Clery Act.
- Perform background checks related to threat assessments and provide ongoing threat management reviews.
- Work collaboratively with University constituents and liaise with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to obtain relevant information, reports, and documents that can assist in the investigation.
- Work with the Public Safety leadership, Student Affairs, the Office of Community Standards, and Human Resources to complete internal affairs investigations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Public Safety leadership.
- Uphold University mission through work performed.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Associate’s degree and five years of municipal or federal law enforcement experience.
- Experience preparing comprehensive reports that incorporate complex, technical information in a timely manner.
- Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral).
- Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate with diplomacy and tact in sensitive situations.
- Ability to maintain confidential information, exercise sound judgment, and work independently.
- Ability to obtain knowledge and competently implement law enforcement, fire safety, and public safety methods.
- Ability to obtain general knowledge and competently implement local, state, and federal laws, including the California Vehicle Code.
- Ability to adhere to and enforce University policies and the Code of Ethics.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Must possess a valid Class C California driver's license and good driving record.
- Must meet California P.O.S.T. minimum requirements for physical, medical, and psychological standards (P.O.S.T certification is not required).
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business administration, communications, or related field.
- Experience as a detective or investigator.
This is a Regular, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.
Expected Pay Range: $70,304 - $72,000 per year
The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.
Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.
Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.
Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Investigator
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
PERM requires your role to demand a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's. Document how your investigative specialty, whether insurance fraud, cybersecurity, or corporate compliance, ties directly to your academic background before applications go in.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Insurance carriers, federal contractors, and healthcare compliance departments regularly sponsor investigators through PERM. Search DOL PERM disclosure data by SOC code 33-3021 to identify employers who have filed labor certifications for this exact occupation in the past two years.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Investigator openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity. Use it to skip the manual OFLC research and apply directly to roles where EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Use OFLC Wage Search to verify prevailing wage tiers
Your PERM application requires your offered wage to meet DOL prevailing wage levels. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 33-3021 in your target metro before negotiating an offer, so your salary clears the threshold without renegotiation after filing begins.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If your Investigator role genuinely requires a master's degree or you hold equivalent credentials plus progressive experience, an EB-2 filing cuts priority date wait times significantly for many countries compared to EB-3. Push the employer's attorney to evaluate both tracks before the PERM job description is finalized.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Federal contractor Investigator roles, which represent a large share of sponsoring employers in this field, require E-Verify participation. An employer not enrolled in E-Verify may face complications initiating your PERM case if they work on government contracts, so confirm enrollment during the offer stage, not after.
Green Card Investigator: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Investigator roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on how the employer defines the position. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field. EB-2 applies when it genuinely requires an advanced degree or the candidate holds a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive specialized experience. The job description filed with DOL during PERM determines which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Investigator jobs?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual cap lottery and a six-year limit, though extensions are available. Employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The process takes longer, typically two to five years from PERM filing to an approved I-485, but the outcome is permanent status, not a temporary authorization that requires repeated renewal.
How can I find Investigator jobs where employers already sponsor green cards?
The most direct approach is filtering by employers with documented PERM filing history for this occupation. Migrate Mate surfaces Investigator openings from employers with active green card sponsorship activity, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with the EB-2 and EB-3 process rather than convincing an employer to initiate it from scratch.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for an Investigator role?
Your employer files an ETA Form 9089 with DOL after completing a supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. DOL either certifies the application or audits it, which adds several months. Once certified, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. After your priority date becomes current, you file I-485 to adjust status to permanent resident.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card if I'm currently on a different visa status?
Yes. PERM sponsorship is separate from your current nonimmigrant status. You can be on an H-1B, F-1 OPT, L-1 visa, or another status while your employer simultaneously pursues PERM and I-140 on your behalf. Timing matters because your I-485 adjustment of status filing depends on your priority date becoming current, but you do not need to change status to begin the sponsorship process.