"Internal Investigator"

Job Description

Job Title

Internal Investigator

Position Type

Management

Position Code

1AHR13

FTE

1.0

Pay Rate (or Annual Salary)

$126,917 - $154,298/annual

Job Location

District Office - Dublin, 7600 Dublin Blvd., 3rd Floor, Dublin, CA 94568

Department

Human Resources

Job Summary

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking an Internal Investigator for the District Office in Dublin, California.

Management Responsibility:
The Internal Investigator is a management position designated by the Board of Trustees for the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District (CLPCCD). The incumbent is responsible for the satisfactory completion and/or coordination of the listed duties and responsibilities either directly or through administrative review. The incumbent is charged by the Board of Trustees with the satisfactory implementation of Board Policy and District procedure as applicable to the position. In addition, the incumbent is expected to participate in the formulation of District and college policies by making appropriate recommendations for improvements or additions to policies or procedures through his or her reporting authority and/or by serving on college and District-wide management councils.

General Description:
Under direction of the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, the Internal Investigator independently plans, organizes, and conducts impartial investigations related to complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, Title IX violations, workplace misconduct, and other personnel matters. The position is responsible for conducting sensitive investigations, preparing thorough reports, and recommending findings in alignment with District policies and procedures, applicable laws, and collective bargaining agreements. The Internal Investigator serves as the Districts investigative specialist and coordinates work with the Director of Employee and Labor Relations and Title IX Coordinators. This position ensures the consistency, fairness, and legality of investigative outcomes in alignment with the Districts mission and values. This position may supervise employees assigned to assist in investigative, recordkeeping, or training-related activities.

Note: This administrative class specification is not necessarily all-inclusive in terms of duties and responsibilities.

Appointment: The Internal Investigator shall be selected by the Governing Board upon the nomination of the District Chancellor.

Representative Duties

The Internal Investigator shall:

1. Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations into complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and other employee-related concerns under District policies and local/state/federal laws (e.g., Title IX, Title 5, FEHA, ADA, Labor Code, Education Code).
2. Interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses; collect and analyze evidence; maintain detailed records of interviews and investigative steps.
3. Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented investigative reports including factual findings and credibility assessments.
4. Collaborate with the Director of Employee and Labor Relations and Title IX Coordinator to ensure alignment in investigative protocols.
5. Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive matters in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
6. Stay informed on regulatory changes, legal trends, and case law impacting investigations in higher education and public employment.
7. Assist in the development and delivery of training programs related to workplace conduct, investigation procedures, and compliance, in collaboration with HR staff.
8. Provide data and reports to support institutional planning, compliance, and Board reporting as directed.
9. Ensure procedural fairness while meeting regulatory and institutional deadlines for investigative processes.
10. Coordinate communications with union representatives as appropriate during investigation processes, in alignment with collective bargaining agreements.
11. Supervise and coordinate the work of assigned support staff, interns, or temporary employees who assist in documentation, data tracking, intake support, or training logistics.
12. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education and Experience

Any combination of the following would provide a typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities.

Education/Training: An associates degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, public administration, law, education, or a related field.

Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience conducting administrative, labor, or workplace investigations, including work with employee/labor relations, conflict resolution, or complaint resolution processes.

Sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

You will be required to upload your transcripts. You must upload all applicable transcripts, credentials and/or certificates required to meet minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Any degrees earned outside the United States must have an official US evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application. The US evaluation must be done by a member of the NACES (https://www.naces.org/members). In the case that the file you are uploading is too large or you do not have your transcripts readily available, please upload a document in place of stating you will be sending the documents to the Office of Human Resources, 7600 Dublin Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Dublin, CA 94568, or by fax (925) 485-5254, by 5:00 p.m. (PST) on the closing date.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

1. Principles and practices of administrative investigations, including trauma-informed and culturally responsive interviewing techniques.
2. Federal, state, and local employment laws, including Title IX, Title 5, EEO/ADA, Labor Code, and Education Code.
3. Restorative justice principles, conflict resolution models, and alternative dispute resolution strategies.
4. Collective bargaining agreements, grievance processes, and investigatory protocols specific to public or educational settings.
5. Principles of progressive discipline and their relation to investigatory outcomes.
6. Institutional equity frameworks and aligned investigative practices.
7. Documentation, data management, and reporting systems used to track investigative cases.
8. Case management software and digital systems.

Ability to:

1. Conduct thorough, sensitive, and legally defensible investigations independently and objectively.
2. Analyze complex fact patterns, evaluate competing evidence, and develop reasoned findings.
3. Understand and apply applicable collective bargaining provisions and relevant personnel policies.
4. Collaborate with administrative leadership and labor representatives in explaining outcomes that are legally sound and contextually appropriate.
5. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals from diverse communities and at all organizational levels.
6. Manage multiple investigations concurrently while meeting established timelines and procedural fairness.
7. Maintain composure and impartiality in emotionally charged or high-pressure situations.
8. Exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and safeguard investigative integrity.
9. Navigate communications with union representatives in a manner aligned with due process and labor agreements.
10. Provide guidance, oversight, and quality control to assigned staff supporting investigative operations.
11. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students, employees, and the community.

Skill to:

1. Investigative interviewing and evidence-gathering.
2. Analytical thinking and objective decision-making.
3. Effective facilitation of post-investigation meetings to support resolution and organizational learning.
4. Clear, concise writing of investigative reports.
5. Digital recordkeeping, report tracking, and case documentation.
6. Collaborative communication and conflict de-escalation.
7. Culturally competent engagement and equity-minded problem solving.
8. Presentation and facilitation of trainings and workshops.
9. Use of case management software and reporting platforms.
10. Supervisory coordination and staff workflow management.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Experience working in a higher education environment.
2. Demonstrated experience working with collective bargaining units in public-sector or educational settings and familiarity with how investigations interface with labor/union contexts.
3. Proven skill in fostering trust and collaboration across diverse campus constituencies during complex or sensitive investigations, including the ability to navigate high-stakes, emotionally charged, or confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with some travel to different sites and locations.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read information; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of this District to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices and to assure that there shall be no discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, ancestry, age, marital status, race, religious creed, mental disability, medical condition (including HIV and AIDS), color, national origin, physical disability, family or sexual preference status and other similar factors in compliance with Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, other federal and state non-discrimination regulations, and its own statements of philosophy of objectives. The District encourages the filing of applications by both sexes, ethnic minorities, and the disabled.

Posting Number

AS808P

Open Date

10/30/2025

Close Date

12/08/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

The Board of Trustees has updated Board Policy 7330 to incorporate information on COVID vaccination requirements, which are currently suspended. Accordingly, employee(s) must comply with the Board Policy found at: http://districtazure.clpccd.org/policies/files/docs/BP7330.pdf.

Notification to Applicants

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position

Instructions for Personal Qualifications Statement

The purpose of the personal qualifications statement is for you to provide information on how your education and experience relate to the requirements and duties of the position. There is no form to complete. Applicants are requested to provide their personal qualifications statement by uploading a document, the same way as you do for your cover letter.

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