Police Investigator

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Department:

University Safety and Security Services

Time Type:

Full time

Work Modality:

Full On Campus Presence

Union:

Excluded

Job Description:

Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of University Police Services, Emergency Management, and Transportation Programs, the Police Investigator conducts criminal, administrative and internal investigations for the American University Police Department (AUPD). The incumbent thoroughly assesses threats against the University community and collaborates with other AUPD units, AU offices, and liaises with outside law enforcement agencies. The Investigator recommends appropriate response measures and action items for threat assessments, crime trends and administrative investigations to senior leadership in AUPD.

In addition, the Police Investigator will manage daily and annual Clery compliance regulations and conduct crime analysis.  The Police Investigator works collaboratively with various offices at the university to ensure the institution’s compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and associated regulations.  The Investigator reviews incident reports, collects and analyzes crime statistics, writes and publishes incident notifications, daily crime logs, student conduct violation filings, crime alerts and the Annual Security Report. The incumbent controls all aspects of an assigned investigation, including associated crime scenes and assisting personnel.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.) Investigations

• Investigates reports of criminal activity occurring on the campus and controlled properties of American University to determine if reported crimes have occurred and to identify involved persons.

• Conducts all aspects of a comprehensive investigation including interviewing victims, suspects and witnesses; obtaining arrest warrants, search warrants, court orders and filing student conduct charges through the appropriate channels; documenting all investigative methods, leads, facts, statements and evidence via well-written reports.

• Assists members of the AUPD and outside law enforcement agencies with criminal investigative processes.

• Investigates administrative incidents pertaining to American University students and employee misconduct, in cooperation with Campus Life, Employee Relations and other university departments.

• Assists in completing background investigations for new and promoted employees.

2.) Threat Assessments

• Investigates and assesses any internal or external threats to American University students, staff, faculty, and property in a thorough and timely manner. 

• Recommends appropriate action to the AVP and implements those actions upon his/her approval.

3.) Clery Act, HEOA and Other Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinates American University’s Clery Act Compliance program. 

• Prepares, publishes, and distributes the Annual Security Report.

• Ensures notices announcing the availability of the Annual Security Report are properly developed and available to prospective students and employees.

• Submits annual crime statistics to the U.S. Department of Education.  Coordinates the response to any Clery Act records or audit requests with the appropriate internal department.

• Stays abreast of pending changes to the Clery Act and other laws or regulations affecting Clery Act provisions.

• In conjunction with the applicable offices, develops, implements, and trains personnel on Clery Act r