Police Officer 633628

Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The OSU Police Department seeks 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 a secure, inclusive, and thriving university environment. The role includes enforcing state laws, traffic laws, and university policies; responding to campus needs; mentoring students; supporting campus events; and working collaboratively across university departments and with outside groups and agencies.

The position also provides leadership, management, training, and discipline for a shift of police officers, along with related administrative duties. Officers protect lives and property, monitor potential problems to prevent crime and accidents, provide assistance to faculty, staff, students, and visitors, and help maintain an orderly educational environment.

The position requires shift work, mandatory overtime, and availability to work any hours and days needed to fulfill the department mission. Travel may be required for investigations or police schools, seminars, and training. Officers have daily contact with university community members and off-campus agencies and organizations. Work may involve physical danger, exposure to criminal activity and hazardous conditions, and working outdoors in any weather.

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.
• Before hire, meet all state and federal employment requirements and hold a valid Oklahoma driver's license.
• Pass mental and physical tests, complete the OSU Police/Public Safety Department background investigation packet, pass an extensive background investigation, and pass a polygraph examination.
• After hire, complete a physical exam and drug scan and acquire Oklahoma Police Certification through the CLEET Basic Police Academy.
• Possess functional sensory perception, effective verbal communication and interviewing skills, and the ability to communicate quickly and clearly.
• Remain calm and make rational decisions in stressful situations involving the lives and safety of others.
• Have the physical capabilities and psychomotor skills to perform the listed law enforcement tasks, including running, lifting or pulling an injured person, operating a police vehicle, pursuing and apprehending suspects, using firearms and less-lethal weapons, and standing or walking through an eight-hour shift.
• Obtain required proficiency and qualifications for department-issued firearms, less-lethal weapons, defensive tactics, and other equipment.
• Work shifts and mandatory overtime, and be available any hours and days needed to fulfill the department mission.
• Potentially travel to complete investigations or attend police schools, seminars, or training.
• Be prepared for exposure to physical danger, criminal elements, arrests, traffic accidents, unruly crowds, disease or hazardous materials, and outdoor work in any weather.

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 crimes 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.
• 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 law enforcement equipment and perform duties including patrol, investigation, traffic direction, apprehension, and custody of suspects.

What This Job Offers

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