Police Officer 633628

Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

22d • $22 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The OSU Police Department is seeking motivated, community-focused officers to help protect and serve the Oklahoma State University campus. Officers use modern law enforcement techniques and proactive strategies to prevent crime, enhance safety, and support the campus community. The role includes enforcing state laws, traffic laws, and university policies; assisting faculty, staff, students, and visitors; supporting campus events; mentoring students; and helping maintain a safe, inclusive, and orderly educational environment.

The position also provides leadership, management, training, and discipline for a shift of police officers and includes related administrative duties. Officers work collaboratively across departments and with campus and off-campus groups and agencies. The role involves shift work, mandatory overtime, work at any hours or on any days as needed, and possible travel for investigations, police schools, seminars, or training. Officers may face physical danger, hazardous materials, disease exposure, crowds, and outdoor work in any weather or other unpleasant or hazardous conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least 60 college credit hours from an accredited college; the degree must be conferred on or before the agreed-upon start date. Two years of military service with an honorable discharge or prior certified law enforcement experience may substitute for the 60 college credit hours.
• Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience.
• Legally meet all state and federal employment requirements before hire.
• Hold a valid Oklahoma driver's license before hire.
• Pass a battery of mental and physical tests before hire.
• Complete the OSU Police/Public Safety Department background investigation packet and successfully pass an extensive background investigation before hire.
• Successfully pass a polygraph examination before hire.
• Acquire a physical exam, drug scan, and Oklahoma Police Certification (CLEET Basic Police Academy) after hire.
• Possess full sensory perception needed for law enforcement duties; minor sight or hearing deficiencies may be acceptable if corrected to functional levels.
• Have verbal and interviewing skills to communicate effectively, quickly, and clearly.
• Remain calm and make rational decisions in stressful situations involving the lives and safety of others.
• Meet the physical and psychomotor demands of the role, including stair climbing, running, moving an injured person, operating a police vehicle, pursuing a suspect up to one-half mile, apprehending and handcuffing suspects, qualifying with firearms and less-lethal weapons, standing or walking continuously for an eight-hour shift, performing defensive tactics, and directing traffic manually.
• Be able to work all shifts, any hours and days as needed, and mandatory overtime.
• Be able to work outdoors in any weather and in potentially unpleasant or hazardous conditions, with exposure to physical danger, disease, or hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

• Other professional degree.
• Continuing education in human interactions.
• Prior law enforcement experience in a university setting.
• 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.
• Proactively prevent crime and hazardous activity and reduce accident risks by monitoring potential problems on campus.
• Assist faculty, staff, students, and visitors with their daily activities on campus.
• Enforce university rules and regulations, state criminal laws, and traffic laws.
• Build relationships with the campus community, support campus events, and contribute to student safety and success.
• Perform law enforcement duties, including responding to calls, interviewing people, making decisions in stressful situations, operating police vehicles and equipment, and apprehending and maintaining custody of suspects.
• Work with campus and off-campus agencies, groups, businesses, parents, applicants, and other members of the public.

What This Job Offers

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