Detective Corporal

California State University Northridge Police; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Detective Corporal at California State University Northridge Police conducts major criminal investigations, evaluates threats, coordinates victim and witness assistance, processes evidence, and supports specialized investigative operations on campus.

They collaborate with university departments and outside agencies to address campus safety concerns, perform follow-up investigations, manage evidence labs, and assist in coordinating liaisons with special interest groups as needed.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of active law enforcement experience.
• POST Academy completion and Basic Course certificate required.
• Knowledge of criminal investigations and evidence handling.
• Ability to coordinate victims and witnesses with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial follow-up investigations of major and sensitive crimes with evidence collection and processing.
• Provide investigative services for threat assessment and coordinate with the commander.
• Assist in coordinating activities involving victims and witnesses for professional handling.
• Assist in coordinating the department's evidence lab, vaults, and property disposal per policy.
• Support liaisons with special interest groups and other agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal investigations

Evidence handling

Threat assessment

Interviewing

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; POST Basic Course certificate

Job description

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Detective Corporal conducts major criminal investigations, evaluates potential threats, coordinates victim and witness assistance, processes evidence, and supports specialized investigative operations. The position collaborates with university departments and law enforcement agencies to address campus safety concerns.

• Conducts initial follow-up investigations of major and special/sensitive crimes and incidents, including the gathering, preserving, and processing of evidence as a Crime Scene Processing Technician and Property & Evidence Controller.
• Provides investigative services for the department's threat assessment team, under the direction of the Support Services/Investigations Commander.
• Assists in coordinating all activities involving victims and witnesses of crimes to ensure they receive professional handling consistent with their important investigative and judicial roles.
• Assists the primary evidence controller with coordinating all activities within the department's evidence lab and vault rooms, including the preparation, packaging, logging, purging, and disposal of property placed into and out of the evidence property system according to department policies and procedures as prescribed by law.
• Assists the Detective Sergeant with coordinating all activities involving liaisons with special interest groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, graduation from Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy, and a Basic Course certificate.
• Two or more years of active law enforcement experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of criminal investigative procedures, evidence collection, preservation techniques, and applicable law enforcement regulations.
• Ability to conduct complex criminal investigations, interview victims, witnesses, and suspects, and prepare accurate investigative documentation.
• Skill in assessing potential threats, evaluating safety risks, and coordinating appropriate investigative and preventive responses.
• Ability to provide sensitive, professional assistance to crime victims and witnesses while maintaining confidentiality and compassion.
• Knowledge of evidence and property management procedures, chain-of-custody requirements, and applicable legal standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with university departments, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations to support investigations and campus safety.