Detective Corporal

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Major Duties

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.

• Conducts initial follow-up investigations of major and special/sensitive crimes and incidents, including the gathering, preserving, and processing of evidence as a Crime Scene Processing Technician and Property & Evidence Controller.
• Provides investigative services for the department's threat assessment team, under the direction of the Support Services/Investigations Commander.
• Assists in coordinating all activities involving victims and witnesses of crimes to ensure they receive professional handling consistent with their important investigative and judicial roles.
• Assists the primary evidence controller with coordinating all activities within the department's evidence lab and vault rooms, including the preparation, packaging, logging, purging, and disposal of property placed into and out of the evidence property system according to department policies and procedures as prescribed by law.
• Assists the Detective Sergeant with coordinating all activities involving liaisons with special interest groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, graduation from Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy, and a Basic Course certificate.
• Two or more years of active law enforcement experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of criminal investigative procedures, evidence collection, 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.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 8365 / Corporal
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $8869 – $10,404 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $7056 - $10,404 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.

General Information

• Applications received through November 12, 2026, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A POST background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint clearance (Live Scan), and POST medical and psychological examinations.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Note that our campus does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Employment eligibility will be verified through the standard Form I-9 process.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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