Public Safety Detective

Rider University invites applications for a Public Safety Detective. This position serves as the primary investigator for the Department of Public Safety and is responsible for conducting investigations of all incidents. The Public Safety Detective will also work closely with the Title IX office and assist their investigators to resolves incidents that fall under that office's area of responsibility.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and conduct investigations.
• Serve as an alternate shift supervisor and is in charge of a shift in the absence of the Sergeant or Corporal.
• Provide leadership and supervision for subordinate public safety personnel during shifts and special events in order to ensure proper functioning of day-to-day public safety operations.
• Patrols campus property and buildings by foot or vehicle, and responds to calls for assistance, fire, burglary alarms, and emergencies on campus; completes and files reports.
• Assist the Lieutenant of Patrol with Clery Act compliance. Ensuring that documentation, statistics, brochures, web pages, etc. that relate to the Clery Act are accurately maintained.

This is a 10-month position.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years military, police, or security experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in criminal investigations.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The willingness and ability to work voluntary and involuntary overtime hours.

• The completion of a satisfactory background check is required. Individuals must possess a valid and satisfactory driver's license.
• This position has been deemed essential by the University to ensure the continuation of critical University operations, attend to the needs of students and others, and protect the University's assets during an emergency or when the University has closed or suspended operations. University employees designated as essential personnel must remain on duty or report to work as regularly scheduled to avoid interruption of essential services unless directed or permitted to do otherwise, as indicated by their department supervisor.

• Associate's degree