Police Investigator

Full-time Police Investigator

Grambling State University is a comprehensive, historically-black, public institution that offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and graduate programs of study. Through its undergraduate major courses of study, which are under girded by a traditional liberal arts program, and through its graduate school, which has a decidedly professional focus, the University embraces its founding principle of educational opportunity. With a commitment to the education of minorities in American society, the University seeks to reflect in all of its programs the diversity present in the world. The university advances the study and preservation of African American history, art and culture.

Grambling State University is a community of learners who strive for excellence in their pursuit of knowledge and who seek to contribute to their respective major academic disciplines. The University prepares its graduates to compete and succeed in careers related to its programs of study, to contribute to the advancement of knowledge, and to lead productive lives as informed citizens in a democratic society. The University provides its students a living and learning environment which nurtures their development for leadership in academics, athletics, campus governance, and in their future pursuits.

Grambling State University is seeking to hire a Full-time Police Investigator.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of law enforcement experience. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience. The maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours which substitutes for two years of experience. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license. Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required. An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Investigates crimes by interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Examines crime scenes to obtain clues and gather evidence; processes and supervises crime scenes through the collection, preservation, documentation, and analysis of evidence.
• Prepares and files detailed investigative reports.
• Interacts with other law enforcement agencies and the district attorney's office to collect and distribute criminal intelligence information.
• Escorting prisoners to police station and having law violators booked on charges.
• Pursuing and apprehending fleeing suspects (climbing fences or walls, jumping ditches, running up to several blocks, etc.)
• Processes evidence, prepares court cases, and provides legal testimony.
• Supervises law enforcement personnel at crime scenes.
• Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Position - Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Standard Work Schedule: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM 6:00 PM-6:00 AM

Hours are subject to change.

Applicants with the following knowledge, skills and abilities are encouraged to apply:

• Experience conducting investigations, gathering and analyzing information, organizing evidence, and drawing sound conclusions.
• Ability to prepare reports and legal documentation, communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and provide testimony or depositions when required.
• Experience supervising or training staff and building effective working relationships with officials and stakeholders at all levels.

Compensation: The Police Investigator position offers an entrance rate of $47,340.80 annually. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g).