Assistant Director, Investigations, Crime Analysis & Special Services - Protective Services

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) at WashU Medicine provides essential services that sustain the medical campus’ mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, and Mutual Support, we foster a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration across the medical campus.

OFMD manages the maintenance and operation of more than 65 buildings, encompassing over 14.8 million gross square feet, including the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot Neuroscience Research Building (NRB), home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our team delivers operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management to ensure efficient, safe, and innovative facility operations.

As WashU Medicine continues to expand its clinical, research, and teaching footprint across and beyond campus, OFMD remains a trusted partner, driving excellence through seamless facility management and unwavering support of the university’s mission. For additional information, view a quick message from some of our employees: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.

Leads Protective Services’ Crime Analysis and Special Services Unit, providing strategic oversight for campus investigations, threat assessments, and crime analysis efforts in support of a safe and secure WashU Medicine environment. Manages electronic video surveillance and criminal intelligence systems, oversees sensitive investigations, and ensures full compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and other federally mandated requirements. Partners with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and contractors to support physical security initiatives, capital projects, and crime reduction efforts, while mentoring staff and fostering professional standards across the unit. Serves as a trusted representative of Protective Services through effective communication, collaboration, and leadership within the university community and beyond.

Job Description

• Conducts and/or supervise sensitive and intricate investigations of criminal activity, significant employee misconduct, and potential threats against the campus. Subjects of investigation may include employees, students, patients, visitors, and unaffiliated outsiders. Customer organizations may include local and federal law enforcement and other WashU departments and programs.  

• Manages and operates Protective Services' closed-circuit television (CCTV) video surveillance system to maintain safety and security on campus and collects evidence of criminal activity and administrative wrongdoing. Recognizes and addresses locations requiring CCTV coverage. Identifies system limitations and faults and collaborates with Protective Services' CCTV vendor for repairs and equipment upgrades. Keeps abreast of new video surveillance technologies for potential application on the School of Medicine Campus. 

• Administers Protective Services' report writing, record management, and criminal intelligence systems, ensuring timely, accurate, complete and professional formal written communications throughout the organization. Authors and disseminates actionable criminal intelligence products both internally and externally.

• "Owns" Clery Act data collection, reporting and overall compliance on the WashU Medicine Campus, to include researching and interpreting policy updates and requirements, training and directing subordinates on their relevant assigned responsibilities, collecting and applying crime statistics, writing original text for the annual campus security report, collaborating with other WashU personnel, including the office of the Executive Vice Chancellor, to ensure comprehensive program compliance. 

• Partners with other OFMD subunits, customer departments and programs, and vendors/contractors during capital and renovation projects through the planning, design, and installation phases to select functional and effective security equipment and other physical security measures. Requires reviews of plans/blueprints, identification of equipment locations, selection of equipment, and serves as security system "project manager."  

• Represents Protective Services in meetings, at functions, and via written communications to the entire campus community, to university partners including WashU PD and OGC, and to key outside stakeholders with the objectives of positively affecting area crime trends and the department's and university's overall reputations for quality, integrity, and professionalism.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location / Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.

• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements.

• Alternative work schedule as regular part of job (on-call, shifts, evening, weekends).

• Patient care setting.

• Requires extensive safety Training.

• On-Call.

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

• Exposure to chemicals.

• Requires protective devices.

• Exposure to animals.

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.

• Typically standing or walking.

• Occasional lifting (< 25 lbs).

• Occasional lifting (25 – 50 lbs.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

• CCTV equipment and camera systems.

• Personal weapons and protective devices.

• Simple hand tools.

• Operate a motor vehicle.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Concealed Carry Certification - State of Missouri, Concealed Carry License (CCL) - Illinois State Police (ISP), Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card - Illinois State Police (ISP), St. Louis Metropolitan Security License - St. Louis City/St. Louis County, St. Louis Metropolitan Security License - within 30 days of hire - St. Louis City/St. Louis County

Work Experience:

Professional Law Enforcement Investigations Or Management (10 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• If no previous departmental psychological assessment has been completed by the individual, a psychological assessment will be necessary for this position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a St. Louis Metropolitan Security License within 30 days of hire.
• In order to obtain this St. Louis Metropolitan Security License, one must meet the basic licensing requirements for the Security Officer licensing category which specifies that individuals must be at least 21 years of age (https://slmpd.org/privatesecurity/).
• If an Illinois resident, must have a valid FOID card and Concealed Carry License (CCL).
• Must obtain and maintain a Missouri Class E or Illinois Class D Driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in criminal justice, a related social services field, or other applicable course of study; graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy.
• Experience in Avigilon and ARMS systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree - Criminology

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Progressively Responsible Law Enforcement Planning, Calea, Program Development, Deliverables, Strategic Planning, And Operational Support Of A Police Department (5 Years), Armed Officer In An Academic Environment Or Civilian/Military Police Setting (5 Years), Progressive Leadership Responsibility (5 Years)

Skills:

Access Control (AC), Active Listening, Adaptability, Administrative Supervision, Campus Safety, Clery Act Compliance, Communication, Communication Campaign, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Confidentiality, Crime Analysis, Crime Reporting, Criminal Investigations, Incident Reporting, Intelligence Collection, Investigation Techniques, Investigative Interviewing, Investigative Skills, Investigative Writing, Law Enforcement, Lead Management, Relationship Building, Security Camera Systems, Strategic Planning, Surveillance

Grade

G14

Salary Range

$75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.