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Samaritan's Purse

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Investigator

Boone, NC • On-site

Samaritan's Purse
Non-Profits • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead global investigations into allegations of gross misconduct, handling sensitive cases with integrity and discernment.

  • Partner with internal departments and external investigators to identify and address gaps revealed during investigations.

  • Design and review response plans and reporting mechanisms to ensure cultural sensitivity, safeguard stakeholders, and uphold organizational policies.

Samaritan's Purse rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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What do we believe?
Demonstrate Biblical Integrity
At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.
Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/
What is the opportunity?
Respond with Compassionate Action
We are seeking an Investigator to join our Compliance & Risk team in Boone, North Carolina. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In the role of Investigator,you will have the opportunity to:
  • Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
  • Build and nurture strong, Christ-centered communication links across all domestic and international operations, ensuring every partner feels heard and valued.
  • Partner with internal departments to spot and close gaps revealed during investigations, and engage reputable external investigators when their expertise is needed.
  • Lead global investigations that align with Samaritan's Purse ministry goals, handling sensitive allegations of gross misconduct with integrity and prayerful discernment.
  • Design team-based response plans for misconduct reports that honor cultural sensitivities, safeguard investigators, field offices, and the broader ministry from risk.
  • Advance and continually improve reporting mechanisms for staff and beneficiaries, reviewing the Reporting Concerns Policy and recommending enhancements to protect the vulnerable and uphold our mission.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What are the qualifications?
Serve with Excellence
  • As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university required in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience overseeing and leading complex investigations; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the ministry and deliver training
  • Ability to adapt to multi-cultural environments and challenging situations
  • Ability to manage investigations with an international scope
  • Ability to work with vulnerable children and adults
  • Knowledge of investigations of sexual abuse and exploitation, and workplace sexual harassment
  • Knowledge of investigation procedures and strategies
  • Attention to detail in both written and oral communication
  • Investigative experience is preferred
  • Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies preferred, not required

What are the benefits?
Walk in Bold Faith
Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:
  • On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
  • Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
  • Paid Family Medical Leave
  • Term Life Insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 12 vacation/personal days
  • 10 sick days

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