Temporary Campus Security ​/ Public Safety Officer

Temporary Campus Security / Public Safety Officer Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicant must provide:
1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
2) Resume/Curriculum vitae;
3) Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University
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Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
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Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Brilliant faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.
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Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Temporary Campus Security / Public Safety Officer

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

FTE

FTE 1.0

Position Type

Position Type Regular

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Eastern Oregon University ( EOU ) is accepting applications for a Temporary Campus Security/Public Safety Officer. This is a limited duration position (Sept 1
- Nov 30, 2026) located on the EOU main campus in La Grande, OR.
This position is located in the Division of Finance & Administration and reports directly to the Director of Campus Safety & Security.
The Campus Security/Public Safety Officer provides a safe and secure environment for the campus community; maintains a security presence on campus and routinely patrols the University campus and buildings; responds to calls for assistance; assists local emergency response personnel as needed; enforces parking regulations; enforces University policies; reports unsafe conditions; investigates complaints, incidents, and accidents according to established procedures; provides an environment in which students, faculty, staff, and visitors can openly learn, teach, study, work, and live.
At Eastern Oregon University our mission is to serve Oregon and beyond through intellectually challenging and personalized programs of instruction, research, and service. We have a special commitment to the education, social, cultural, and economic needs of eastern Oregon.
At Campus Safety & Security, our mission is to provide and improve facilities and related services for our customers; the students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the University. We provide these services in support of the University’s teaching and regional service mission. The Campus Safety & Security Department includes the Environmental Health & Safety Department and the Security & Parking Enforcement Department.

The areas affected by these programs are the campus community, the City of La Grande, and the State of Oregon.

Key

Competencies:

• Ability to work with and build rapport with anyone.
• Experience with conflict resolution and de-escalation.
• Emergency management experience or a strong desire to learn emergency management.

ResponsibilitiesPatrol Duties:Receives specific patrol or location assignment at the beginning of each shift, along with special duty assignments and information about potential problems; patrols assigned area on foot or in a vehicle; observes persons and conditions and provides assistance when necessary (e.g., information, directions, access to…