Detective, University Police

Posting Number: SF02162
Position Type: Professional
Staff
Union: PTAA – Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 11
Pay Grade Range:
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $75,000 – $80,000
Department: Police
Campus Location:

Job Description
Summary:
About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and
undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the
state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both
campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of
Newport, Boston, and New York
City.
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POSITION
SUMMARY:

Conduct investigations for statutory violations, applicant background checks, internal investigations or special
investigations assigned by higher authority. Investigate matters of crime to include serious misdemeanors, felonies, crimes that are usually
investigated by a particular non-uniform sworn personnel and all other incidents that are deemed to need follow up by a supervisor. Respond
and provide guidance to supervisory and patrol personnel at the University of Rhode Island campuses in matters of investigating serious
University policy violations, serious misdemeanors, felonies and criminal investigatory matters. With a high degree of professionalism,
promote public safety, enforce laws and Board of Education and University of Rhode Island regulations. Effect arrests in accordance with
provisions of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Maintain order and security on premises within the legal jurisdiction.
Coordinate the exchange of information with other law enforcement agencies and with the institutional partners. Be available for 24-hour
call back as required. May need to work some second shift/ evening or swing shifts in order to support operational needs of the
department.

Duties and Responsibilities:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Investigate matters of
serious and major criminal (serious misdemeanors
and felonies) investigations in order to identify the person(s) responsible for
criminal acts.

Utilize knowledge of relevant department policies and procedures, knowledge of relevant state and federal statues,
regulations and court decisions, and, knowledge of police practices and investigative procedures.

Investigate promptly and
diligently all crimes assigned utilizing all available resources. Upon assignment of cases, immediately interview all complainants,
witnesses, victims and suspects.

In cases where additional expertise is required, investigate accidents/criminal incidents occurring
within University premises and legal jurisdiction to
determine appropriate enforcement action. Assign follow-up investigations to police
officers when a case in question warrants further data collection and investigation.
Ensure that all evidence is properly preserved and
documented to include crime scene photography, sketch mapping and video recording.

Ensure that all evidence is properly preserved and
documented to include evidence identification, recovery and storage.

Ensure that all evidence is properly packaged and documented
and transport evidence to the proper lab facility to be processed in a timely manner.

Prepare arrest warrants and search warrants
when appropriate.

Work closely with patrol officers and establish working relationships with the Attorney General’s Office and other
law enforcement agencies.

Maintain a cohesive working relationship with the Offices of Student Life, Housing & Residential Life,
Student Activities, and other community resources to facilitate communication and foster positive relationships.

Submit written
activity reports regarding assigned cases to supervisor and periodically contact victims, complainants and witnesses to apprise them of the
status of the investigation.

Testify in court hearings to include both civil and criminal matters and assist in the preparation of
cases for Court as needed. Work closely with the Prosecution Office during different stages of criminal investigations and testimony.

Assist the evidence/property commander with control of all evidence/property and the temporary and permanent evidence storage areas.

When necessary, perform surveillance, undercover operations, narcotics operations and wiretap activities.

Utilize crime data
and statistical information and other databases such as AFIS, BCI, Triple I to develop leads in solving criminal investigations.

Conduct public educational programs, as needed, aimed at the reduction of specific crime problems. Utilize relevant safety education
topics to strengthen communications between the department and community members.

OTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Act as a Campus Security Authority per the Clery Act.

Perform other related duties and services as
required.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Valid driver’s license and CPR certificate. Must be skilled in the
use of department-issued materials, communications equipment, records management software, mobile data terminal, firearms and weapons and
interview room audio and video equipment. Must meet and maintain departmental standards on use of issued equipment.

Posting
Date: 06/12/2026

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16758

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