What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Investigator position at Grambling State University?
About this Job
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.
Applicants with the following knowledge, skills and abilities are encouraged to apply:
Skill in completing accident and criminal investigations.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
Ability to provide legal depositions and testimony.
Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
Ability to gather and organize legal evidence.
Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government.
Knowledge of legal documentation procedures and requirements.
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, 6.5(g) or Job Appointment
6:00 PM-6:00 AM
Hours are subject to change.
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.
How To Apply:
Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-PSE in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.
Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test here.
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.
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
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $47,341