Investigation Lead: Campus Safety & Evidence Services

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

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.