Police Officer - Lateral

The closing date has been extended in order to expand the original applicant pool.

Applications will be reviewed and considered as opportunities arise.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:
Susan Barba ba or .

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Must successfully pass a comprehensive background assessment that includes: criminal history check; driving record review; medical examination; psychological evaluation including drug screening; and an inclusive appraisal of work history.

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Position Title Police Officer

Job Title Police Officer - Lateral

Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Summary

The Department of Public Safety is seeking multiple Police Officers – eligible for lateral transfer.

MISSION—As a land grant institution committed to teaching, research, and outreach and engagement, Oregon State University promotes economic, social, cultural, and environmental progress for the people of Oregon, the nation, and the world.

The OSU Department of Public Safety will support and emulate the mission, core values and goals as outlined in OSU’s Strategic Plan for , “Prosperity Widely Shared”, by providing for a safe campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors that facilitates Oregon State University’s educational, research, and community service goals; and to provide these services with the highest standards of inclusivity, transparency and accountability.

The Department of Public Safety is now recruiting lateral, sworn police officers who will expand a foundation of complex, compassionate and diversified safety services to the university community. Anticipated starting pay range is $33.68-$45.94 per hour commensurate with training, education, and experience.

Reporting to the OSU Police Sergeant, the OSU Police Officer is a uniformed trained individual in accordance with applicable Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) requirements, applicable state law, and OSU Department of Public Safety policy to exercise the authorities of a police officer. The OSU Police Officer will act at all times in support of the University’s mission and goals, and is expected to exercise their authorities in support of the University, and in a manner consistent with the organization’s values, University policy, department policies, and in a manner supportive of the culture of the OSU community.

The OSU Police Officer will provide a full range of law enforcement and security services. Police Officers will enforce laws, investigate calls, complaints and suspicious matters and incidents which may have an impact on the University, maintain order, assist people, identify criminal activity, apprehend offenders, and identify the source of problems in the OSU community and work with other law enforcement agencies to resolve issues.

The OSU Police Officer…