University Police Detective

Job Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Investigating Criminal Investigations, Internal Investigations, Violations of University Policies, and case follow up investigations. Reviews completed backgrounds for the university police department candidates, checking for inconsistencies, falsifications, and minimum requirements to ensure accuracies. Work with the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee to coordinate mandated department in-service training, as well as identify and coordinate the training needs of the department beyond the scope of mandated in-service training.
Completing case follow ups requiring interviews, interrogations of sensitive incidents. Assisting Sergeants with daily duties and special assignments,
Reviewing all reports and supplementary follow up reports submitted by police personnel to assure they are accurate, complete and meet departmental standards.
Maintaining communications between Police officers, Sergeants and the Administration.
Provides investigative training opportunities for the department as well as the University community.
Investigating major criminal and other daily incidents that require multiple officers with immediate coordination of departmental staff and resources and assumes responsibility for investigation.
Participating in the collection, recording, analysis and storage of evidence from major crimes.
Assume the role as a court officer/liaison appearing in court and administrative hearings to testify and present evidence.
Assist university hearing boards with the preparation and presentation of cases.
Conducting Internal Investigations of Police Personnel under the direction of Chief or Deputy Chief.
Preparing accurate and correct periodic briefings.
Make decisions regarding investigations, what actions that should be taken, assessing circumstances, determining approaches, research conflicting data, prepare and execute legal processes and documents.
Receiving and responding to citizen and officer inquiries about the operation of Criminal Investigations.
Coordinates investigations dealing with search warrants and the execution of those warrants.
Coordinate and schedule in-service and specialized training programs. Survey the department agency to identify training needs. Will develop, deliver, record, and archive training records and program courses. Deliver crisis presentations to the University community.
Assist in recommending and maintaining equipment, supplies, and materials within the required MPTC in-service training. Responsible for professional development and maintaining professional competence. Assisting in the registration of courses and attendees. Maintain accurate and timely training records for the department to submit reports to the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee.
Conducts employee background investigations for the University Police. Conducts threat assessment background investigations.
Maintaining and overseeing the audio/visual equipment for recording interrogations of suspects and/or arrestees. Assisting officers burn and prepare CD's for prosecution.
Maintains professional coordinate working relationships with District Attorney's Office, Framingham Police, Massachusetts State Police, Framingham Fire Department, Title IX Coordinator, etc.
University Police Detective ? Training Coordinator may be assigned on a rotating basis to one of the three shifts. Shifts may include weekends and nights.
Detective Training Coordinator will be appointed as a Police Officer under Chapter 15A, Section 22, Chapter 73, Section 18 without additional training.
Detective Training Coordinator will interact frequently with students, faculty, staff and visitors. Will be required to carry a university issued firearm while on duty.
Perform all essential and primary functions as required by the Chief or Deputy Chief of Police related to patrol, investigative services, and department trainings.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

N/A

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Chief, Deputy Chief, On duty Sergeant

Requirements:
Job Requirements

Strong Interpersonal skills.
3 years full time police experience.
Knowledge of police procedures and practices, the law of arrest and criminal procedures.
Graduates of the MSP SSPO Academy, Municipal Police Training Committee Recruit Officer Course Police Academy, or equivalent training, determined by the Chief of Police & MPTC.
Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to prepare written reports.
Candidates must be eligible for appointment as a Police Officer under Chapter 15A, Section 22, Chapter 73, without additional training;
Annual in-service trainings will be required.
The selected candidate may also be required successfully complete Specialized training in Sexual Assault Investigation, Title IX investigations, Hate Crime Investigation
Detectives must maintain their appointment as a Police Officer. Appointments not maintained will be subject to dismissal from employment. A failure to maintain a license to carry a firearm and a valid driver's license will subject officers to dismissal.

Additional Information:
This is a part-time non-benefited, contract position, not to exceed 18 hours per week. The scheduled hours are flexible rotating to meet the needs of the community. The pay rate is $30.00 per hour.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.