Police Detective
Core
Conducts criminal investigations, serves as a liaison between the University Police Department and stakeholders, and provides uniformed police services to ensure campus safety.
Role type
Sworn law enforcement detective (investigative)
Builds
Investigative reports, legal testimony, and community partnerships
Domain
Higher education security / Law enforcement
Deliverable
client delivery | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Criminal investigation, legal testimony, written reporting, firearm proficiency, search warrant execution, interview and interrogation techniques, multi-disciplinary coordination
Preferred skills
Advanced investigative training, evidence/forensics knowledge, Title IX coordination, case-management software proficiency, bilingual skills, community policing experience
Technologies
Case-management software, records systems, forensic tools
Responsibilities
Conduct criminal investigations to identify perpetrators and prevent crime; testify in court or administrative proceedings; prepare accurate written reports; provide guidance and mentoring to officers; serve as an investigator in specialized units (e.g., narcotics, gang activity); provide uniformed services at special events
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC