Public Safety Detective

Public Safety Detective

Salary

$26.98 Hourly

Location

Lawrenceville

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

Rider00438

Division

Finance Division

Department

Public Safety

Opening Date

11/03/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Work Schedule

2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Subject to change. Must be willing to work flexible schedule that may include working day, evening and overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays. Will also include extra assignments/overtime on short or no notice. Total hours per week (excluding overtime) is 40 hours.

• Description
• Benefits

We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.

Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 19 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community.

Position Overview

Rider University invites applications for a Public Safety Detective. This position serves as the primary investigator for the Department of Public Safety and is responsible for conducting investigations of all incidents. The Public Safety Detective will also work closely with the Title IX office and assist their investigators to resolves incidents that fall under that office's area of responsibility.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and conduct investigations.
• Serve as an alternate shift supervisor and is in charge of a shift in the absence of the Sergeant or Corporal.
• Provide leadership and supervision for subordinate public safety personnel during shifts and special events in order to ensure proper functioning of day-to-day public safety operations.
• Patrols campus property and buildings by foot or vehicle, and responds to calls for assistance, fire, burglary alarms, and emergencies on campus; completes and files reports.
• Assist the Lieutenant of Patrol with Clery Act compliance. Ensuring that documentation, statistics, brochures, web pages, etc. that relate to the Clery Act are accurately maintained.

This is a 10-month position.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years military, police, or security experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in criminal investigations.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The willingness and ability to work voluntary and involuntary overtime hours.
• The completion of a satisfactory background check is required. Individuals must possess a valid and satisfactory drivers license.
• This position has been deemed essential by the University to ensure the continuation of critical University operations, attend to the needs of students and others, and protect the Universitys assets during an emergency or when the University has closed or suspended operations. University employees designated as essential personnel must remain on duty or report to work as regularly scheduled to avoid interruption of essential services unless directed or permitted to do otherwise, as indicated by their department supervisor.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Associate's degree

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information regarding our Benefits visit https://www.rider.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/benefits/overview-employee-benefits/full-time-non-bargaining-support-staff

Employer Rider University

Address 2083 Lawrenceville Road

Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648-3099

Phone 609-896-5000

Website https://www.rider.edu