Detective

The future is bright at DTE Energy! We are one of the largest Fortune 500 diversified utilities in the United States with an aspiration to be the best-operated energy company in North America and a force for good in the communities we live and serve. We have businesses in 26 different states and are comprised of regulated utility and non-utility businesses. Our utility business provides electric and gas service to approximately 3 million customers. Our non-utility businesses include a diversified portfolio of energy related companies, ranging from gas storage and pipelines to renewable power development. DTE Energy s utility and non-utility businesses are poised for significant growth. We look forward to working with highly motivated and team-oriented individuals to energize our efforts of growing economically and environmentally. Recently, DTE Energy has been recognized as an outstanding place to work and has received the following accolades: Gallup Great Workplace Award for consecutive years Civic 50 Award for corporate citizenship excellence Indeed s annual 50 Best Places to Work award for two years running Metropolitan Detroit s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work For J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Award Professional Women s Magazine/Black EOE Journal Best of the Best Computerworld s 100 Best Places to Work in IT Best Employers for a Healthy Lifestyle Gold Award Detroit Free Press Green Leaders Award DTE Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. External Pre-Hire Assessment Required: Team Member Pre-Hire Assessment Testing Required: Job Summary Investigates criminal and civil matters affecting the Company. Collects and preserves evidence. Analyzes information gathered to explain and support conclusions. Secures and evaluates pertinent internal and external records and reports. Works with and files reports with Federal, State and Local agencies. Advises management of major incidents. Responds to requests for background checks, including criminal history, education, and fitness for duty concerns. Creates solutions to prevent future reoccurrences of undesirable incidents. Prevents criminal schemes/acts originating outside the Company (e.g. by non-employees), such as theft of company assets. Investigates fitness for duty violations, policy violations, and incidents of suspected sabotage. No supervisory responsibilities. Assignments are received in the form of results expected; within operating policies and procedures; incumbent has the discretion to select from alternative approaches; decisions may involve changes to normal work processes. Key Accountabilities Investigates criminal acts, conflict of interest, fraud, theft, embezzlement, inappropriate use of Company resources, and other substantial violations of Company policy Develops, coordinates, and participates in education and training programs that focus on elements of Corporate Security. Assists in filing police reports and prosecution of customers charged with threatening Company employees or facilities. Responds to work stoppage; supervisors on storm duty assignments, and increases in national threat levels. Investigates threats in the workplace; resolves same to avoid potential occurrences of workplace violence. Works with a network of security officers and contractors who safeguard Company assets, intellectual property and computer systems, as well as the physical safety of employees and visitors. Responds to physical and verbal threats from customers towards field personnel, and alerts all field personal of threat location. Member: Executive Protection Detail. Provides executive protection for senior executives, family, and residences. Provides investigative results and partners with the following groups: Human Resources; Employee Relations; Safety, Chairman of the Ethics Counsel; Payroll; Auditing; Claims; Finance; and Security Consultants. Preserves evidence as well as proprietary document control. Interviews and takes written statements from all parties involved in Corporate Investigations at all levels of the Company. Prepares detailed reports and memoranda. Writes professional correspondence internally and externally to employees, professionals and customers outside of the Company. Conducts sensitive investigations surrounding homeland security issues. Conducts confidential observations and investigation of individuals and locations. Treats all information and observations as confidential and discloses on a need to know basis. Coordinates and maintains contacts with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Interviews all parties potentially involved in any breach of Corporate property (e.g. unauthorized tapping into power sources, access to transformers or power stations, etc. & damage resulting from such activities); participates with staff in Legal, Finance, etc. to determine damage levels and values, and seek compensation from parties determined to be culpable for such breaches. Minimum Education & Experience Requirements High school degree, & 5 years of job-related experience Other Qualifications Preferred Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field Other Requirements This job requires: the passage of a drug test(s) and security screening (required for access to certain areas); 24 hour / 7 day per week on-call responsibilities for security emergencies; the ability to report to any Corporate location and; the physical capacity to work in a power plant environment (e.g climb stairs, work in hot confined environments). Technical competence in criminal investigations (law enforcement) or in Information Technology required. Communicates effectively (verbally & in writing) with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the Corporation. Expert knowledge and application of relevant local, state, and federal laws and/or regulations. Analytical & problem solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives, and recommend optimal solutions for various situations. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply state and federal law and procedures in the workplace. Ability to analyze complex financial data & develop optimal recommendations & solutions. Ability to work overtime and/or respond to call-outs at any hour; fit for duty 24 hours / 7 days. Ability to work effectively with people in all levels both within and outside the Company. Must have a valid driver's license and meet Company driving standards. Must be able to obtain complete and maintain qualifications for a Michigan Concealed Pistol License and maintain annual qualification with a firearm. Maintains executive protection driving competency. Maintains counter-surveillance competency. Maintains control and tactics competency. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Customer Service Billing, TeamConnect, Cognos/SAP applications sufficient to apply/support them with minimal instruction or guidance; this level of proficiency is typically attainable through 3 year(s) of substantive experience with the applications Additional Information Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision … More