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The Workplace Incident Management (WIM) Team is searching for a WIM Investigator II to join the team. In this role, you will conduct investigations and threat assessments involving acts of violence, threats of violence and potential for violence/concerning behaviors. This position is an individual contributor and will report to the Regional WIM Manager, AMER Region.
The WIM Investigator II is responsible for the day-to-day management of workplace incidents. To accomplish this, the WIM Investigator II will use knowledge and skill to decide which actions to take to meet goals, design short-term solutions, and deliver with limited guidance. The WIM Investigator II will lead multi-disciplinary teams comprised of cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Human Resources, Employee Relations, Legal) and security partners (e.g., site security, intelligence analysts) to assess behavior, investigate actions, and implement appropriate.
Key job responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Human Resources, Employee Relations, Legal) and security partners (site security, intelligence analysts) to meet team goals.
- Perform comprehensive threat assessments or investigations into workplace incidents involving internal or external persons, deciding which actions to take and designing short-term solutions with limited guidance.
- Organize, prioritize, and investigate multiple incidents concurrently, as part of a caseload, with overlapping deadlines and changing priorities—making trade-offs between time, quality, and resources.
- Conduct interviews of impacted employees, witnesses, and/or persons of interest.
- Analyze CCTV video, access control systems, and other data collection capabilities.
- Use an internal case management system for documentation of threat assessments and/or investigations.
- Deliver detailed, well-organized, factual, and timely investigative information, reports, assessments, and presentations for internal customers and stakeholders related to workplace incidents. Communication must be clear and concise in both verbal and written formats (e.g., narratives, executive summaries, proposal docs, fear management approaches).
- Optimize operational excellence procedures and processes to improve team efficiency.
- Provide guidance to peers and regularly support and mentor team members.
- Develop mitigation/management plans — Recommending and implementing risk mitigation strategies beyond just "protective measures."
- Training and awareness — Provide workplace violence prevention training, education, and outreach to employees and managers.
- After-action reviews — Conduct post-incident reviews and managing corrective action efforts.
- Emergency/on-call response — Availability for after-hours emergencies.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Incident Management, Threat Management, Corporate Investigations, Law Enforcement, Security Operations, Crisis Management or a related field that involves conducting threat assessments, workplace investigations, and/or incident response.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or equivalent in Business, Criminology, Social Work, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Experience managing project work streams and delivering milestones with limited guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to optimize procedures and processes and contribute best practices across teams.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, AZ, Tempe - 74,400.00 - 130,100.00 USD annually
USA, CA, Irvine - 74,400.00 - 130,100.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Westboro - 74,400.00 - 130,100.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 74,400.00 - 130,100.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 74,400.00 - 130,100.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 80,200.00 - 130,100.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The Workplace Incident Management (WIM) Team is searching for a WIM Investigator II to join the team. In this role, you will conduct investigations and threat assessments involving acts of violence, threats of violence and potential for violence/concerning behaviors. This position is an individual contributor and will report to the Regional WIM Manager, AMER Region.
The WIM Investigator II is responsible for the day-to-day management of workplace incidents. To accomplish this, the WIM Investigator II will use knowledge and skill to decide which actions to take to meet goals, design short-term solutions, and deliver with limited guidance. The WIM Investigator II will lead multi-disciplinary teams comprised of cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Human Resources, Employee Relations, Legal) and security partners (e.g., site security, intelligence analysts) to assess behavior, investigate actions, and implement appropriate.
Key job responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Human Resources, Employee Relations, Legal) and security partners (site security, intelligence analysts) to meet team goals.
- Perform comprehensive threat assessments or investigations into workplace incidents involving internal or external persons, deciding which actions to take and designing short-term solutions with limited guidance.
- Organize, prioritize, and investigate multiple incidents concurrently, as part of a caseload, with overlapping deadlines and changing priorities—making trade-offs between time, quality, and resources.
- Conduct interviews of impacted employees, witnesses, and/or persons of interest.
- Analyze CCTV video, access control systems, and other data collection capabilities.
- Use an internal case management system for documentation of threat assessments and/or investigations.
- Deliver detailed, well-organized, factual, and timely investigative information, reports, assessments, and presentations for internal customers and stakeholders related to workplace incidents. Communication must be clear and concise in both verbal and written formats (e.g., narratives, executive summaries, proposal docs, fear management approaches).
- Optimize operational excellence procedures and processes to improve team efficiency.
- Provide guidance to peers and regularly support and mentor team members.
- Develop mitigation/management plans — Recommending and implementing risk mitigation strategies beyond just "protective measures."
- Training and awareness — Provide workplace violence prevention training, education, and outreach to employees and managers.
- After-action reviews — Conduct post-incident reviews and managing corrective action efforts.
- Emergency/on-call response — Availability for after-hours emergencies.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Incident Management, Threat Management, Corporate Investigations, Law Enforcement, Security Operations, Crisis Management or a related field that involves conducting threat assessments, workplace investigations, and/or incident response.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or equivalent in Business, Criminology, Social Work, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Experience managing project work streams and delivering milestones with limited guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to optimize procedures and processes and contribute best practices across teams.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, AZ, Tempe - 74,400.00 - 130,100.00 USD annually
USA, CA, Irvine - 74,400.00 - 130,100.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Westboro - 74,400.00 - 130,100.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 74,400.00 - 130,100.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 74,400.00 - 130,100.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 80,200.00 - 130,100.00 USD annually
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Confirm your role meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes Investigator petitions closely because the role spans licensed and unlicensed work. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific title to document the degree requirement before your employer files the I-129.
Target employers with active H-1B filing histories
Insurance carriers, federal contractors, and large financial institutions file H-1B petitions for Investigators far more consistently than small PI firms. Use Migrate Mate to filter Investigator roles by verified LCA filing history so you're only pursuing employers who have already cleared the sponsorship process.
Request your prevailing wage level early in negotiations
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before your first offer conversation so you know whether a Level I or Level II wage applies to your role and geography.
Get your credentials evaluated before your employer files
Foreign degrees in criminology, forensic science, or investigative studies require a credential evaluation to confirm U.S. equivalency. A missing or delayed evaluation is one of the most common reasons USCIS issues an RFE on Investigator petitions, so secure it before the I-129 is submitted.
Understand how licensing affects your petition timeline
Some Investigator roles, particularly in insurance or private investigations, require a state license that you can't obtain without authorized work status. Clarify with your employer whether the license is a filing requirement or a post-approval condition, since the answer affects when you can legally start.
Use the 60-day grace period strategically between roles
If your current H-1B Investigator role ends, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsor and file an H-1B transfer. Your new employer can file before you start, and you're authorized to begin working once USCIS receives the petition, not after approval.
H-1B Visa Investigator: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Investigator jobs qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Most do, but the determination depends on the specific role. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, such as criminal justice, forensic accounting, or finance. Generalist or field investigator roles where any degree suffices face higher RFE rates. The more narrowly your job description ties the required degree to the investigative function, the stronger the specialty occupation argument.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Investigators?
Insurance companies, federal contractors, large financial institutions, and government-adjacent compliance firms sponsor the most H-1B petitions for Investigators. Smaller private investigation firms rarely sponsor because the filing costs and compliance burden are proportionally higher for them. Migrate Mate lets you filter Investigator postings by verified H-1B filing history so you can focus your search on employers who have actually gone through the process.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if my Investigator role is eliminated?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can transfer your visa to a new employer as long as you're still in a valid H-1B period of authorized stay and the new employer files a transfer petition before your current status expires. You're authorized to start working for the new employer once USCIS receives the petition, without waiting for approval. The 60-day grace period gives you time to secure a new sponsor if your role ends unexpectedly.
Does my Investigator role need to be full-time for H-1B sponsorship?
No, part-time H-1B sponsorship is permitted under USCIS rules, and it's not uncommon in compliance and insurance investigation roles. Your employer still must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage, prorated for your scheduled hours, and the I-129 petition must accurately reflect the part-time arrangement. Some employers are reluctant to sponsor part-time roles because the per-filing cost is the same regardless of hours.
How does state licensing affect my H-1B petition as an Investigator?
If your state requires a private investigator or insurance adjuster license, your employer must address this in the H-1B petition. USCIS expects the petition to reflect any legal requirement to perform the job. In some states, you can only obtain the license after receiving work authorization, so your employer should document that the license is a post-approval condition rather than a prerequisite, to avoid the petition being denied on those grounds.