# Investigator, Global Security

**Company:** [Lyft](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/lyft)
**Location:** Nashville, TN
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Salary:** $89k – $111k/yr
**Skills:** Organized Retail Crime, Law Enforcement Partnerships, Investigations, Surveillance, Risk Assessment, Root Cause Analysis, Threat Assessment, Executive Protection, Court Testimony, Community Safety
**Posted:** 2026-08-06

> Conducts complex organized-theft investigations, develops law enforcement partnerships, and supports threat assessment and executive protection initiatives. The role requires extensive law enforcement and organized retail crime experience, strong cross-functional collaboration, and willingness to travel up to 50%.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Partner with the Manager of Global Investigations and Head of Global Security to set strategic objectives, drive accountability, and deliver performance metrics.
- Design and build a global law enforcement outreach program and maintain relationships with law enforcement and government authorities.
- Collaborate with Privacy/Identity/Integrity, Risk, Community Safety, Legal, Public Policy, and Operations teams.
- Plan and deliver educational programs for law enforcement authorities regarding the business and external theft and loss challenges.
- Develop expertise across Platform Fraud, Community Safety, Law Enforcement Liaison & Partnerships, Insurance Fraud, and Executive Protection & Risk Assessment.
- Conduct and lead complex theft investigations involving organized crime and advise internal leaders and business partners.
- Support theft and loss initiatives across the bikes and scooters business.
- Analyze organized-theft trends and drive continuous improvement across the company.
- Contribute to policies and practices with cross-functional partners.
- Assist with threat and risk assessments, investigations, mitigation, and protection efforts for Executive Protection.
- Support community outreach initiatives as needed.
- Travel up to 50%.

## Requirements
- Extensive experience working with law enforcement authorities; international law enforcement experience is a plus.
- Significant experience detecting organized retail crime and building law enforcement partnerships.
- Ability to gain law enforcement support for organized retail crime investigations.
- Knowledge and experience preparing for and testifying in local, state, and federal court.
- Investigative experience identifying and resolving issues, conducting root-cause analysis, and recommending deterrent enhancements.
- Ability to participate in, conduct, and lead surveillance with law enforcement for large and complex external cases.
- Ability to gain support from multiple partners to ensure successful investigations.
- Excellent written, verbal, electronic communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to track, prioritize, and drive multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Highest level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information.
- Bachelor's degree or some higher education preferred.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Base pay range: **$88,560–$110,700** in the Nashville area.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Mental health benefits.
- Family-building, child-care, and pet benefits.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Subsidized commuter benefits.
- Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.

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