Detective Corporal

California State University, Northridge•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$7,056 - $10,404•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Detective Corporal conducts major criminal investigations, evaluates potential threats, coordinates victim and witness assistance, processes evidence, and supports specialized investigative operations. The position collaborates with university departments and law enforcement agencies to address campus safety concerns. The role conducts initial follow-up investigations of major and special or sensitive crimes and incidents, including gathering, preserving, and processing evidence as a Crime Scene Processing Technician and Property & Evidence Controller. It provides investigative services for the department’s threat assessment team under the direction of the Support Services/Investigations Commander, assists with victim and witness coordination, and supports evidence-lab and evidence-vault operations. The position also assists the Detective Sergeant with liaison activities involving special interest groups and performs other duties as assigned. This is a regular, full-time position with a one-year probationary period. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and may include evenings and weekends. The anticipated hiring range is $8,869–$10,404 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience; the classification salary range is $7,056–$10,404 per month. A satisfactory POST background check, fingerprint clearance, and POST medical and psychological examinations are required. The position is designated sensitive by the CSU.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy and a Basic Course certificate.
Two or more years of active law enforcement experience.
Knowledge of criminal investigative procedures, evidence collection and preservation techniques, and applicable law enforcement regulations.
Ability to conduct complex criminal investigations, interview victims, witnesses, and suspects, and prepare accurate investigative documentation.
Skill in assessing potential threats, evaluating safety risks, and coordinating appropriate investigative and preventive responses.
Ability to provide sensitive, professional assistance to crime victims and witnesses while maintaining confidentiality and compassion.
Knowledge of evidence and property management procedures, chain-of-custody requirements, and applicable legal standards.
Ability to collaborate effectively with university departments, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations to support investigations and campus safety.
Satisfactory completion of a POST background check, including a criminal records check, and fingerprint clearance (Live Scan), and passing POST medical and psychological examinations.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial follow-up investigations of major and special or sensitive crimes and incidents.
Gather, preserve, and process evidence as a Crime Scene Processing Technician and Property & Evidence Controller.
Provide investigative services to the department’s threat assessment team under the direction of the Support Services/Investigations Commander.
Assist in coordinating activities involving crime victims and witnesses to ensure professional handling consistent with their investigative and judicial roles.
Assist the primary evidence controller in coordinating evidence-lab and vault activities, including preparing, packaging, logging, purging, and disposing of property according to department policies, procedures, and law.
Assist the Detective Sergeant in coordinating liaison activities involving special interest groups.
Collaborate with university departments and law enforcement agencies to address campus safety concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.