Investigator

Coastal Carolina University; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC, is seeking a full-time Investigator III in the Public Safety department. The role conducts in-depth criminal investigations with limited supervision, enforcing university rules and applicable laws to protect life and property while focusing on problem-solving.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of law enforcement experience, and the ability to pass required tests; it includes a 12-month, 40-hour work week with variable hours and

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of law enforcement related experience.
• Must pass SCCJA physical abilities test.
• Must pass a psychological exam.
• Subject to pre-employment and post-hire drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-depth, and complex investigations on criminal activity and preserves evidence for prosecution.
• Coordinates, manages, and allocates resources to effectively manage crime scenes and interview suspects, victims, and witnesses.
• Maintains case files and completes required documentation; conducts follow-up investigations.
• Attends and testifies in court and prepares case files for court, the Solicitor’s Office and for warrants.
• Trains new investigators on departmental investigative procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

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Posting Details

Posting Summary

Classification Title Investigator III Classification Code JA15 Pay Grade GEN08 Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines No Subject to Credit Check No Internal Title Investigator Department Public Safety Position Type PCLS - Slotted Classified Full or Part Time Full-Time Basis 12 mo. Hours per week 40 hours per week Normal Work Schedule Varies

Job Details

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Investigator in the Department of Public Safety.

While practicing community oriented policing practices and principals the employee conducts in-depth, and complex criminal investigations. With limited supervision, enforces Coastal Carolina University rules and regulations, local, state and federal laws and statutes for the preservation of peace and protection of life and property while focused on problem solving. Serves in the capacity of a criminal investigator with the university title of Investigator.

Deadline to apply: August 29, 2026.

Required Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited high school or G.E.D. equivalent. Must have at least one (1) year of law enforcement related experience to meet minimum requirements. Must be able to pass a SCCJA standardized physical abilities test. Must be able to pass a psychological exam. Position is subject to pre-employment and post-hire drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience and/or advance training in conducting in-depth criminal and sexual assault investigations preferred.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Conducts in-depth, complex investigations on criminal activity. Secures, preserves and compiles evidence to aid in the prosecution of criminal activity. Questions suspects and/or witnesses and takes statements. Conducts sensitive investigations for use in administrative proceedings within the University. Provides guidance and assistance to crime victims/witnesses pursuant to the South Carolina Victims’ Rights Laws and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Uses computer hardware and software, in accordance with the law and directives, to extract information from mobile media devices.
• Coordinates, manages, and allocates resources to effectively manage a crime scene. Responsible for interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses. Processes crime scenes and documents, collects and logs seized/recovered evidence associated with criminal investigations.
• Makes documentation and maintains case files of all investigative activities assigned. Completes proper departmental forms and other required documentation, performs assigned follow-up investigations.
• Attends and testifies in court as needed. Prepares case files for court, the Solicitor’s Office and obtains and executes arrest and search warrants.
• Assist the department’s training officer in instructing patrol officers proper investigative techniques and crime scene procedures. Trains new investigators on departmental investigative procedures.

Investigator III (JA15/61123277/FTE-S01180P), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Grade: GEN08. Salary range: $45,300.00 (midpoint) – $61,100.00 (midpoint). Work hours vary. Weekends, holidays and special events are required. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must possess good verbal and written skills. Ability to interact successfully within a diverse academic community. An employee needs to have an understanding that many young adults require guidance and tolerance rather than sterner measures. Additional guidance to be furnished by University policies and procedures and departmental general orders.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FTE-S01180P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/31/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/13/2026 Job Close Date 08/29/2026 Open Until Filled