The University at Buffalo is seeking a University Police Investigator 1. Investigators will investigate both criminal and campus policy violations using the full range of investigative techniques including surveillance and interviews in order to assist in the apprehension and prosecution of suspects and violators. Investigators interview victims, complainants, witnesses and suspects in order to obtain information used in determining criminal guilt, recovering stolen property and preparing depositions and confessions while exercising discretion in determining the content, scope and extent of questioning and observing the civil and constitutional rights of those questioned; confer with other law enforcement officials and district attorneys to convey and obtain information relevant to the conduct of investigations; meet with faculty and student organizations to discuss security problems and develop cooperative relationships between the University Police and campus community; and may conduct confidential background investigations of prospective employees in the Classified and Unclassified Service and employees of the University Police Department. Investigators report directly to the Deputy Chief of Investigations and to the designated Inspector as necessary . Some of the duties include:

Investigate criminal acts such as homicides, sexual assaults, harassments, property crimes, and other criminal violations affecting the university community
Process crime scenes and collect evidence
Conduct and document interviews or interrogations of complainants, victims, witnesses and subjects as required
Provide guidance and assistance to patrol officers with interviews, investigative techniques, and evidence collection
Liaison with local District Attorneys offices, Students Conduct and Advocacy office, Equity office, Diversity and Inclusion office, and other law enforcement agencies
Knowledge of state and local laws related to criminal investigations
Understanding of Clery and Title IX laws.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of Americas leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

1. Transfer eligibility requirement: You must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title.
2. Reassignment requirement: You must hold the same title at the University at Buffalo.
3. Reinstatement requirement: You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title).

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS. ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THAT DO NOT MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED AND WILL BE DISCARDED. **
A completed application is required to be considered for this position. If you have received a canvass letter, DO NOT APPLY to this position. You must apply to the Web address provided on your canvass letter.