Police Investigator

About the role

Grambling State University is seeking to hire a Full-time Police Investigator. The position is open to candidates with a minimum of three years of law enforcement experience, with up to 60 semester hours substituting for two years of experience. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a current Louisiana driver’s license, and hold an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Escorts prisoners to police stations and has law violators booked on charges.
• Pursues and apprehends 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Benefits

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).

Pay

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).

Schedule

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

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact: Amy Minniefield/Cheryl Ivory
Grambling State University/Human Resources
403 Main Street
Grambling, LA 71245
318-274-3119
318-274-3829
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How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Additional Information

01 Have you ever been convicted of a felony or are you under indictment on a felony charge?
Yes
No
02 If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please give the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place, and disposition of case. If you answered 'No,' please enter N/A.
03 According to State Civil Service rule 22.8, applicants who possess a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification will be exempt from the Protective Services Exam (PSE). Do you currently possess a Louisiana POST Certification?
Yes
No