Position Title: Detective

Department: Bradley University Police Department

Reports to: Captain, Patrol Division

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate Range: $26.50 and $36.75 (Depending on Candidate Qualifications)

Summary:

Reporting to the Captain of the Patrol Division, the Detective is a sworn police officer who oversees and conducts various criminal and non-criminal investigations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Meets and works with campus and community members, community groups, and otheragencies to identify problems and assist with development of solutions through appropriatecrime prevention strategies and community-orientated practices;Conducts criminal and non-criminal investigations and coordinates with law enforcementagencies as necessary;Prepares written case reports and conducts follow-up investigations as assigned reportingfindings to the Captain of the Patrol Division;Examines crime scenes to obtain clues and gather evidence;Supervises and assists with processing crime scenes through collection, preservation,documentation, and analysis of evidence;Uses technology and police information to develop information and leads to further openand active cases;Provides timely police information and crime analysis information to the Captain of thePatrol Division;Presents judicial cases and provides testimony to the university judicial board or localcriminal court as needed;Conducts surveillance;Assists with administrative investigations to include pre-employment backgrounds ofBradley University Police Department applicants and internal investigations;Works flexible hours including evenings, nights, and weekends as required;Attends detective related professional development opportunities which may involve travel;Functions as a University Police Officer as needed or assigned;Meets and works with campus and community members, community groups, and otheragencies to identify problems and assist with development of solutions through appropriatecrime prevention strategies and community-orientated practices;Services as a liaison with external investigative agencies including but not limited to thePeoria Police Department, Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, FederalBureau of Investigation, and the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office;Promotes the vision, mission, goals, and values of Bradley University and the BradleyUniversity Police Department; andPerform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school degree/completion or equivalent;Attainment of a law enforcement officer certification through the Illinois Law EnforcementTraining and Standards Board within 12 months of hire;Five (5) years or more of police related work experience;Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of constituents both verbally and in writing;Excellent organizational skills;Excellent interpersonal skills;Ability to work independently or as part of a team;Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;Strong interpersonal skills and facility to build working partnerships with all members(students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests) of the internal campus community, as well asexternal parties including neighbors/local residents, city officials, municipal/county/statepolice agencies, local health services, first responders, and members of the media;Availability for evening and/or weekend work as necessary;Proven record of attendance and reliability; andDemonstrate a high level of professional ethics and personal integrity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree;Ten (10) years or more of police related work experience; andPrior investigative experience.

 Mental/Physical Requirements:

Incumbent must possess physical strength and agility sufficient to handle aggressive situations, be able to work under adverse weather conditions, be able to think and act quickly in emergency situations and possess good general intelligence and emotional stability, be able to remain in a standing or sitting position for extended periods of time. Position may require the performance of other essential functions depending upon work location. The position will maintain a high level of visible presence on campus.

TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates MUST submit the following: 

A cover letter that addresses the qualifications of the position, Current resumeComplete contact information for three professional references 

 Please upload all documents at the time of initial application. If you need to send documents at a later time, please send to ksorrel@fsmail.bradley.edu and they will be included in your application materials. 

 Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. For more information about our benefits, please visit: https://www.bradley.edu/offices/business/humanresources/benefits/ 

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students’ opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology. 

 Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups