State of Washington Classified Job Specification
CAMPUS POLICE INVESTIGATOR
Definition
Perform investigative and surveillance work for the campus security department.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions allocated to this class are involved in investigation of illegal or criminal activities as a principal duty. Campus patrol normally is performed only in conjunction with investigations.
Typical Work
Conduct investigations of criminal activity involving violation of campus regulations, and local, state, or federal statute;
Maintain surveillance of activities which are of a criminal or illegal nature;
Locate suspects and witnesses; take statements; make arrests; prepare records and reports;
Maintain liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for information related to institution and community security;
Develop and maintain departmental records and files of illegal activities;
Train and advise police officers assigned to the investigation unit regarding procedure and policy;
Perform patrol duties of campus police officers;
Perform related duties as required.
Maintain surveillance of activities which are of a criminal or illegal nature;
Locate suspects and witnesses; take statements; make arrests; prepare records and reports;
Maintain liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for information related to institution and community security;
Develop and maintain departmental records and files of illegal activities;
Train and advise police officers assigned to the investigation unit regarding procedure and policy;
Perform patrol duties of campus police officers;
Perform related duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent; possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license; one year of experience as a campus police officer or equivalent; no previous felony convictions.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Examination Requirements:
• A job element examination (including written, E & T and oral components) scored on the basis of job related experience, training, skill, ability and other elements which are established through job analysis.
Equivalent education/experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Examination Requirements:
• A job element examination (including written, E & T and oral components) scored on the basis of job related experience, training, skill, ability and other elements which are established through job analysis.
Equivalent education/experience.
Class Specification History
New Class: 1-3-73
Revise Title: 10-12-73
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
Revised new class code: (formerly 2640) effective July 1, 2007
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revise Title: 10-12-73
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
Revised new class code: (formerly 2640) effective July 1, 2007
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.