Special Investigator

Conducts comprehensive investigations into concerning behaviors, threat reports, and incidents involving students, faculty, staff, and visitors Collaborates closely with the Emory Police Department, Emory Healthcare Public Safety, campus partners, mental health professionals, and other stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure timely intervention Gathers, analyzes, and evaluates information from multiple sources to assess the level of risk posed by individuals or situations Gathers open-source intelligence information from multiple sources to assess potential threats to the enterprise Conducts detailed investigations of reported threats, concerning behaviors, and security incidents affecting the university community Utilizes recognized threat assessment frameworks and tools (e.g., WAVR-21, TRAP-18) to guide evaluations and recommendations Coordinates with internal and external partners including Emory police, campus security, counseling services, student affairs, and legal counsel Prepares comprehensive threat assessment reports, documenting findings, risk levels, and recommended interventions Participates in multi-disciplinary threat assessment team meetings to review cases and develop risk mitigation strategies Maintains confidentiality and adheres to all legal requirements and university policies related to privacy and information sharing Responds promptly to emergent threat situations, providing investigative expertise and recommendations Assists in the development and revision of university threat assessment protocols and emergency response plans Performs related responsibilities as required Requirements Bachelor's degree in Criminal justice, Psychology, Public Safety or related field Four years of experience in private investigation, law enforcement, campus safety, behavioral threat assessment, or investigative roles Georgia licensure as a private detective Threat assessment training or certification highly desirable (e.g., NTAC, BJA, or equivalent) Experience working in higher education preferred Demonstrated proficiency with threat assessment models and investigative techniques Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to maintain professionalism and discretion in sensitive situations Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in threat assessment and investigative techniques, utilizing frameworks such as WAVR-21 and TRAP-18 to evaluate risks and develop intervention strategies. Proficient in collaborating with law enforcement and mental health professionals to ensure safety and compliance within the university environment. Highest-signal resume keywords Threat Assessment Training Private Investigation Experience Analytical Skills Georgia Private Detective Licensure Communication Skills Hard Skills Threat Assessment Models Investigative Techniques Risk Evaluation Open-Source Intelligence Gathering Report Writing Soft Skills Critical Thinking Decision-Making Professionalism Discretion Certifications & Qualifications Georgia Private Detective License Threat Assessment Certification Industry Keywords Campus Safety Higher Education Behavioral Threat Assessment Emergency Response Plans Confidentiality Tools & Technologies WAVR-21 TRAP-18 #J-18808-Ljbffr