Under the supervision of the Director of Public Safety, the Senior Investigator supervises and leads the investigations team providing strategic vision and guidance, ensures compliance with applicable investigatory best practices, leads completion of investigatory and other assigned projects, and develops and executes departmental training objectives related to
field interviews and report writing.

Duties

• Supervision: Supervise investigators, manage caseload, and provide guidance on investigation plans to ensure timely case closure and proper documentation. Provide training, coaching, and mentorship. Collaborate closely with the Office of Community Standards and the Title IX Office to facilitate Departmental efforts, including by way of ensuring Public Safety reports are shared in a timely manner. 
• Response: Under the direction of the University's TAT and the Director of Public Safety, lead critical investigations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: documenting investigative findings in the DPS/TAT protocol, collaborating with IMC on social media inquiries, and drafting summary findings and documenting cases in ARMs reports. Attend weekly meetings with TAT leadership, and provide verbal reports on pending cases. Oversee the Department's LexisNexis application, including managing users and providing training to personnel. 
• Training: Develop and training sessions on field interviews and report writing to ensure department personnel are meeting expectations in this key area. 
• Response: Manage the University email intercept list, including submitting requests to ISO, reviewing and tracking intercepted emails, and raising intercepted emails to Threat Assessment Team leadership as appropriate. 
• Supervision: Providing strategic guidance for the University's Department of Public Safety, including by way of liaising with other University departments and external stakeholders; approve timecards and scheduling for the investigations team. 
• Emergency Response: Accept responsibility as a critical support personnel, and report for duty, if safe to do so, in the event of a critical incident impacting the operations of Public Safety. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Uphold University mission through work performed. 

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Supervisory experience
• Security experience
• Proficiency with Google Drive

Preferred:

• Previous Law Enforcement Experience
• Dignitary protection ARMs
• Experience with CCTV

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

This is a Regular, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $84,000 - $86,700 per year 

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.