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
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Inclusive Team Culture
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Training & Career Growth
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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.
- 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
- Experience in guiding, training and mentoring others, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Master's degree or equivalent in Business, Criminology, Social Work, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university
- Demonstrated ability to optimize procedures and processes and contribute best practices across teams
- Experience managing project work streams and delivering milestones with limited guidance
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.
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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.
USA, AZ, Tempe - 74,400.00 - 130,100.00 USD annually
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USA, TN, Nashville - 72,900.00 - 127,500.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 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
