Investigator

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $65,800 - $85,000.00
  
  

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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; refer cases to outside agencies such as the FBI, Secret Service, 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 makes court appearances as necessary.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience. Minimum of 2-4 years' investigator experience, preferable 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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