Investigator

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $65,800 - $85,000.00

Position Summary

The Mission of the Columbia University Department of Public Safety is to enhance the quality of life for the Columbia community by maintaining a secure and open environment where the safety of all is balanced with the rights of the individual. The Department strives to accomplish its mission while adhering to its core values of Pride, Professionalism, and Service.

The Investigator will conduct investigations of reported incidents and crimes on a University-wide basis, including evenings, nights, and weekends; conduct interviews and investigations for other units of the University; and refer cases to outside agencies such as the FBI, Secret Service, and NYPD.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Investigations, the Investigator will conduct investigations of reported incidents and crimes on a University-wide basis, including evenings, nights, and weekends. The incumbent will conduct interviews and investigations for other units of the University, as well as refer cases to outside agencies such as the FBI, Secret Service, and NYPD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of reported incidents and crimes on a University-wide basis, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Conduct interviews and investigations for other units of the University.
• Refer cases to outside agencies such as the FBI, Secret Service, NYPD, etc.
• Meet with administrators from departments regarding security matters for staff when appropriate.
• Utilize various electronic security systems to assist in investigations and deliver information sessions concerning violence in the workplace and crime prevention principles.
• Work closely with the other members of the Investigations and Technology Unit and the Crime Prevention Specialist.
• Conduct training for uniformed staff.
• Assist with witness/victim assistance services and make court appearances as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience. Minimum of 2-4 years' investigator experience, preferably in a complex institutional organization.
• Knowledge of interview/interrogation techniques.
• Strong customer service skills, excellent communication, interpersonal, and administrative skills required.
• Knowledge of current computer operating systems and the ability to utilize various types of electronic equipment in the course of completing investigations, including CCTV as an investigative tool.
• Ability to work with changing priorities, manage numerous investigations simultaneously and independently, and work under pressure, against deadlines.
• Ability to interact tactfully and equitably with a broad constituency of students, faculty, and staff, and work effectively in a university setting.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills and knowledge of CCTV systems, along with presentation skills required.
• Experience providing executive protection is desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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