Lieutenant 636887

Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that’s more than just law enforcement — become part of a mission-driven department dedicated to protecting, serving, and shaping the future of Oklahoma State University. The OSU Police Department is looking for motivated, community-focused individuals who are ready to make a real impact on campus safety and student success.
As an OSU Police Officer, you’ll do more than respond to calls — you’ll lead with presence, build lasting relationships, and be a trusted partner in creating a secure, inclusive, and thriving university environment. Our officers use advanced policing techniques and proactive strategies to prevent crime, enhance safety, and support the daily life of our campus community.
This is your opportunity to serve with purpose. You’ll enforce state laws and university policies, but you’ll also play a key role in mentoring students, supporting major campus events, and standing as a visible symbol of safety and integrity. Whether you’re assisting a student late at night, de-escalating a situation with empathy, or working collaboratively across departments — every day brings new opportunities to lead, serve, and grow.
At OSU, policing is about partnership. It’s about being part of something bigger. If you’re ready to take on a role where your presence matters and your work has lasting impact — we want you on our team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Three (3) years with the Oklahoma State University Police Department with 1 year at the rank of Sergeant or 5 years as a certified police officer with 2 years at the equivalent rank of Sergeant.
• State of Oklahoma CLEET (Council of Law Enforcement, Education & Training) Advanced Certification or the ability to obtain Certification through reciprocity within six (6) months.
• Possess or obtain a valid Oklahoma Driver's License within 30 days after employment.
• Complete annual firearms qualification.
• Mandated in-service training as required by CLEET.
• Physically fit and able to complete all duties normally expected of a law enforcement officer, standing for long periods.
• Ability to effectively communicate information in critical incidents to officers and members of the public.
• Possess critical thinking skills in stressful situations with little or no supervision.
• Proficient in modern police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, and traffic control.
• Proficient in criminal law, with particular emphasis on apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of misdemeanors and felonies.
• Proficient in rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence.
• Proficient in criminal investigation techniques, crime scene procedures, and emergency operations procedures.
• Proficient in principles of supervision, employee relations, performance reviews, resource allocation, and police liability.
• Ability to gather, assemble, analyze, and evaluate facts and evidence.
• Ability to draw logical conclusions from information and make proper recommendations.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and accurately, and take effective courses of action.
• Clery classification and reporting knowledge.
• Ability to qualify annually with department weapon systems.
• Meet annual training requirements as per department policy and CLEET.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• 10 years certified law enforcement experience
• 5 years in a first line supervisor role
• Experience in a university setting
• Same as required certifications listed

Responsibilities

• Provides effective leadership, management, training, and discipline for a shift of police officers and performs related administrative duties.
• Protects lives and property through the utilization of modern law enforcement techniques and procedures to better provide a safe and orderly educational environment.
• Engaged in a proactive, rather than reactive, mode of public safety responsibilities in an effort to prevent crimes or hazardous activities from being committed and to reduce the risks of accidents on campus by monitoring potential problems.
• Provides a public service by assisting faculty, staff, students, and visitors in their multitude of daily activities on the university campus.
• Provides a regulatory function through the enforcement of university rules and regulations, in addition to state criminal and traffic laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager