Police Officer 633801

Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The OSU Police Department is seeking motivated, community-focused officers to help protect and serve Oklahoma State University’s campus community. Officers use modern law enforcement techniques and proactive strategies to prevent crime, improve safety, and support an inclusive, orderly educational environment. The role includes enforcing state criminal and traffic laws and university rules and regulations, assisting faculty, staff, students, and visitors, supporting campus events, and building relationships with the university community.

The position also provides leadership, management, training, and discipline for a shift of police officers, along with related administrative duties. Officers are expected to work shifts of 12 hours on a Pitman schedule and may be required to work any hours or days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as mandatory overtime. Duties may involve travel for investigations or training. The work includes exposure to physical danger, potentially hazardous materials, outdoor work in any weather, and other unpleasant or hazardous conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 60 credit hours from an accredited college; two years of military service with an honorable discharge or prior certified law enforcement experience may substitute for the college credit requirement.
• Legally meet all state and federal employment requirements before hire.
• Valid Oklahoma driver's license before hire.
• Ability to pass mental and physical tests.
• Complete the OSU Police/Public Safety Department background investigation packet and successfully pass an extensive background investigation and polygraph examination.
• After hire, complete a physical exam and drug scan and acquire Oklahoma Police Certification through the CLEET Basic Police Academy.
• Full sensory perception necessary for law enforcement duties; minor correctable sight or hearing deficiencies may be acceptable.
• Verbal and communication skills to communicate quickly and clearly, interview people, and obtain pertinent information.
• Ability to remain calm and make rational decisions in stressful situations involving the lives and safety of others.
• Physical capabilities and psychomotor skills to perform law enforcement duties, including stair and stadium-step mobility, lifting or pulling an injured person, operating a police vehicle, pursuing a suspect up to one-half mile, apprehending and maintaining custody of suspects, handcuffing potentially resisting arrestees, and standing or walking continuously for an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to qualify with department-issued firearms and less-lethal weapons, become proficient in CLEET-trained defensive tactics, and manually direct traffic with either or both arms.
• Ability to work shift schedules, mandatory overtime, and any hours or days needed to fulfill the department mission.
• Ability to work outdoors in any weather and in conditions involving physical danger, crowds, accidents, disease exposure, or hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

• Other professional degree.
• Continuing education in human interactions.
• Prior law enforcement experience in a university setting.
• Oklahoma CLEET certification or out-of-state certification meeting CLEET reciprocity requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and make sound decisions in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management, training, and discipline for a shift of police officers and perform related administrative duties.
• Protect lives and property using modern law enforcement techniques and procedures to maintain a safe and orderly educational environment.
• Proactively prevent crime and hazardous activities and reduce accident risks by monitoring potential problems on campus.
• Assist faculty, staff, students, and visitors with their daily activities on campus and provide public service.
• Enforce university rules and regulations, state criminal laws, and traffic laws.
• Respond to calls, support major campus events, mentor students, de-escalate situations, and collaborate across departments.
• Operate police equipment and perform law enforcement duties, including vehicle operation, suspect apprehension, traffic direction, and use of department-issued weapons and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED