Campus Detective Sergeant: Lead Investigator for Safety

California State University, Northridge; California; On-site; USD 109,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Northridge is seeking a Detective Sergeant to lead major and sensitive investigations, support threat assessment and victim services, and coordinate with internal teams and external agencies. The role requires extensive investigative experience and POST certification eligibility, with on-site work at Northridge.

The position emphasizes case oversight, evidence handling, and compliance with university and state safety standards, with a competitive benefits package and

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of criminal investigation techniques, evidence collection and preservation.
• Ability to analyze complex incidents and coordinate with external agencies.
• Must meet POST requirements and hold California POST certification when applicable.
• On-campus, in-person work with available on-site resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex criminal investigations as primary case investigator.
• Support threat assessment, victim/witness services and coordinated responses.
• Oversee evidence and property management, scene processing, and warrants.
• Coordinate administrative functions and liaison with external partners.
• Ensure compliance with POST standards and safety policies.

Skills

Criminal investigations

Evidence handling

Court proceedings

Interviews & interrogations

Coordination

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

POST Certificate preprocessing

POST Basic Certificate

Job description

California State University, Northridge is seeking a Detective Sergeant to lead major and sensitive investigations, support threat assessment and victim services, and coordinate with internal teams and external agencies. The role requires extensive investigative experience and POST certification eligibility, with on-site work at Northridge.

The position emphasizes case oversight, evidence handling, and compliance with university and state safety standards, with a competitive benefits package and