Police Officer
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Job Description
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Shannon Hansen
Work Schedule
Shift Varies
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$22.13 - $29.13
Hourly
Priority Application Date
Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include your Cover letter and Resume.
About this Position
Join a team thats 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 youll do more than respond to calls youll 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. Youll enforce state laws and university policies but youll also play a key role in mentoring students supporting major campus events and standing as a visible symbol of safety and integrity. Whether youre 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. Its about being part of something bigger. If youre ready to take on a role where your presence matters and your work has lasting impact we want you on our team.
Required Qualifications
High School/GED and a minimum of an associates degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university
- Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:
Before hire the applicant will be required to have:
- Legally met all state and federal employment requirements
- Valid Oklahoma drivers license
- Ability to pass a battery of mental and physical tests
- Complete background investigation packet from the OSU Police/Public Safety Department
- Successfully pass extensive background investigation
- Successfully pass polygraph examination
After hire applicant will be required to acquire:
- Physical exam
- Drug scan
- Oklahoma Police Certification (CLEET Basic Police Academy)
- Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:
An officer must have full sensory perception to properly handle those activities normally expected of a law enforcement officer. Minor deficiencies in sensory perception (sight hearing) which can be corrected to functional levels may be acceptable. It is required that officers possess the verbal skills to effectively communicate with others and have the ability to effectively interview those persons to gain pertinent information. Officers must be able to communicate quickly and clearly. It is required that officers develop the mental ability to deal with stressful situations yet remain calm and make rational decisions involving the lives and safety of others. It is required that officers possess the physical capabilities (including the use of both arms and legs) and psychomotor skills to be able to perform the following tasks: a. Walk and run up or down multiple flights of stairs or stadium steps b. Lift or pull an injured person to safety c. Operate a police vehicle in routine and emergency situations d. Chase a fleeing suspect a moderate distance up to 1/2 mile e. Apprehend a suspect and maintain custody f. Handcuff an arrested person who may resist g. Become proficient (and fire a qualifying score) with the department-issued firearms h. Stand and/or walk continuously for a regular eight-hour shift i. Obtain certification for the department issued less-lethal weapons (ASP Baton pepper spray OC taser) j. To be proficient in CLEET trained defensive tactics k. To manually direct traffic with either or both arms An officer will be expected to perform day-to-day duties through the operation of the following types of equipment: 1. Police motor vehicle (siren public address system emergency lighting system - qualification required) 2. Police radio (multi-frequency) 3. Vehicle entry tools 4. Radar (speed enforcement and public awareness types - qualification required) 5. Computer (OLETS/NCIC) 6. Teletype (dispatch) 7. Audio visual (A/V) recording equipment 8. Fingerprint equipment (latent and rolled) 9. Binoculars telescopes and other surveillance equipment 10. Police sidearm (qualification required) 11. Police shotgun (qualification required) 12. Police patrol rifle (qualification required) 13. Issued less-lethal weapons and equipment (qualification required) 14. Police handcuffs (qualification required) 15. Basic mechanics hand tools 16. Breathalyzer (qualification required)
Preferred Qualifications
- Other Professional Degree
Police Academy Graduation
Previous police and military experience preferred
- Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:
Police Academy Graduation
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
