Investigator, Campus Safety
University of Denver

The Department of Campus Safety is committed to providing the highest quality safety and security services in a respectful, professional and consistent manner. The Department is also committed to maintaining a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for and development of skills to effectively engage with diverse individuals and communities. Applicants from members of historically underrepresented groups including minorities, women, members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

The position is uniform optional and reports directly to the Associate Director. The position is responsible for conducting investigation of reported or discovered suspicious activities, unusual occurrences, and criminal offenses. The position may be tasked to complete crime analysis for the campus and surrounding areas. The position acts as the victim services contact and is the primary property and evidence technician.

Essential Functions

• Conducts investigations of reported or discovered suspicious activities, unusual occurrences, and criminal offenses.
• Interviews suspects, witnesses, and victims.
• Analyzes video footage from Department and University camera surveillance systems.
• Writes detailed supplemental and follow-up investigation reports.
• Provides case management for active investigations. Maintains investigation case files.
• Collects and disseminates intelligence related data and information.
• Provides leadership for all Department intelligence gathering operations.
• Reviews and maintains all Department intelligence documents and evidence. Facilitates information sharing with other agencies.
• Acts as a Department liaison with law enforcement, social welfare, and emergency service providers.
• Assists other agencies with off-campus investigations in which substantial university interests are involved.
• Works special assignments as directed.
• Adheres to all Department and University policies, procedures, directives, rules and regulations
• Participates in the interview panel during the Department's selection and hiring process when requested by Senior Management.
• Participates in the Department's accreditation efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and response to questions from groups of students, customers, faculty and staff as well as the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages as well as to create and interpret graphical charts.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, electronic, graphical, or numeric form.
• Ability to self-direct own work and capable of effectively directing the work of others.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that requires individual thought and initiative.
• Ability to maintain professional standards and conduct during stressful and oftentimes emotional situations.
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver and follow detailed instructions
• Ability to accept and successfully complete specialized training.
• Thorough knowledge of simple set-up, adjustment, and operational procedures of work-related equipment.
• Capable of facilitating the interactions of diverse needs of a complex organization.
• Capable of maintaining the highest level of integrity, stability, loyalty, and discipline.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to deliver and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a City and County of Denver Security Guard License.
• Must successfully complete and maintain certification in Basic First Aid/CPR/AED, Defensive Driving, and TPR (Threat Pattern Recognition) Use of Force Basic.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 21 years of age at the time of hiring
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license and be insurable under University guidelines; or, obtain a valid Colorado's driver's license within the required time frame.
• Must successfully complete and maintain certification in Basic First Aid/CPR/AED, Defensive Driving, and TPR (Threat Pattern Recognition) Use of Force Basic
• Must pass a complete background check to include criminal, motor vehicle report and verification of employment and education
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and human performance evaluation administered by a University approved physician.
• Must maintain physical fitness standards to ensure the ability to physically apprehend and detain suspects, provide emergency and protective services, and conduct other physically demanding assignments
• Possess or obtain a City and County of Denver Security Guard License

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent credit hours with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or Security Management; or 1+ years related law enforcement/Campus Safety experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ years of practical experience conducting various types of investigations
• Experience in analyzing large amount of date/information, to include video footage, to identify crime trends and present data in useful format

Physical Activities and Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Campus Safety (DCS) that all DCS personnel required to have a City and County of Denver issued Security Guard License for their position must successfully pass a job related human performance evaluation as part of a conditional offer of employment. The human performance evaluation shall be administered by an approved University of Denver medical provider and will consist of an evaluation of the following:

• Lift/Carry: Transfer traffic cones to/from are of need (10lbs) Distance: 5'
• Carry: Transfer fire extinguisher from wall cabinet to are of need (15lbs) 1x in 5 min
• Lift/Carry: Transfer traffic barricades to/from storage area, patrol vehicle, area of need (27lbs) Distance 10'
• Push/Pull: Open/Close parking lot roll gates; must open building doors (15lbs) 1x in 5 min • Push/Pull: Drag incapacitated person out of harm's way; (65 lbs.) 1x in 5 min
• Climb: Must access 10th floor of campus interior structure during emergency calls when elevators are locked out; must patrol stairways; must pass performance related test (60 steps in under 5 min)
• Climb: Must access rooftop hatches, rooftop of parking lot. 17 x in under 5 min. (Ladder)
• Dynamic Posture: Must respond to first aid/medical assist calls, perform CPR. Forward bend to reach a point (1" from floor) 1 x 5 min Specific vision abilities required by this job include correction to 20/30 vision, close vision, distance vision, night vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must also possess the ability to hear, for safety reasons inherent to the essential functions of the job.
• Must maintain fitness standards to ensure the ability to physically apprehend and detain suspects, provide emergency and protective services, and conduct other physically demanding assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and run, climb stairs and must routinely lift and/or move 50 pounds. During emergencies this position may be required to move incapacitated individuals away from dangerous circumstances.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position works primarily in an office environment; however, the position may be required to work outside in all weather conditions as needed. This position may be assigned to any shift or combination of shifts as deemed necessary by the Associate Director or members of the Department's senior management group. This position may be called upon to work additional hours to cover shifts or provide special event coverage.

Work Schedule

40 hour work week, schedule determined by supervisor.

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 20, 2022.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 9.

Hourly Range:
The hourly range for this position is $24.91.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non-discrimination-statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen, Human Performance Evaluation, reference checks and verification of employment and education.

Advertised: October 06, 2022
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