Campus Police Detective & Investigator

Universities of Wisconsin; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Police Department seeks a Police Detective to conduct investigations, communicate findings, and testify as needed to support campus safety and property protection.

The detective will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, mentor officers, and provide uniformed services at events while utilizing analytical methods and maintaining legal compliance.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification.
• Obtains a valid Driver's License.
• No domestic abuse convictions.
• No felony convictions.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to possess a firearm and department equipment.
• Minimum of 3 years as a sworn State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer.
• Associate's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Conducts criminal investigations to identify perpetrators, preserve the rights of victims, and prevent crime at the institution.
• Provides uniformed police services at special events.
• Serves as an investigator in a specialized unit formed to investigate specific crimes on a continuing basis, e.g. narcotics and gang activity.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to police officers in conducting investigations, executing search warrants and subpoenas, and interview and interrogation techniques.
• Creates and maintains positive relationships with institutional affiliates, legal entities, social service organizations, civic groups, and the news media.
• Utilizes analytical techniques to detect and track down criminal activity that takes place in various mediums which may include on digital devices, computers, and the internet.
• Prepares and submits accurate written reports of all investigations conducted in association with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Testifies in court or administrative proceedings regarding statements and any other facts of information.

Education

Associate's Degree

Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Case-management software

Records systems

Forensic tools

Job description

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Police Department seeks a Police Detective to conduct investigations, communicate findings, and testify as needed to support campus safety and property protection.

The detective will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, mentor officers, and provide uniformed services at events while utilizing analytical methods and maintaining legal compliance.