Government, Police Officer

Join our Team at Portland Community College

Please Note:

PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.

Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs.

Portland Community College is the largest post‑secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full‑and part‑time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centres, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high‑quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

Under the direction of a Public Safety Lieutenant or higher official, performs general duty public safety work in the protection of life and property throughout the college. Utilizing established procedures, responds and takes appropriate action in the event of crime, fire, or medical emergencies. Conducts foot, bicycle and vehicle patrol on a random basis. Takes action, when necessary, in the enforcement of the college policy (e.g. Tobacco Free Policy) and regulations.

Provides a broad scope of assistance to students, staff, faculty, and the public, ranging from dispensing simple directions to performing emergency medical first responder activities and intervening in situations of criminal or violent nature. Acts in the absence of a Sergeant when authorized.

It is the Mission of the Department of Public Safety to provide public safety services which enhance and support achievement of the educational mission of Portland Community College. The Department will provide personal and facility security, crime prevention services, public safety communication services, disaster preparedness programs, emergency medical assistance, first response to fire alarms, assistance with parking and traffic management, and investigative services in support of this mission.

The Department of Public Safety will address matters of law enforcement within the scope of its statutory and legal authority and refer matters outside of its scope to the appropriate agencies.

Full Class

Description:

www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/classified-jobs/pso/

High school diploma or equivalent. Two years of college level coursework in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science or related fields. Experience in the field may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the college requirement. Must be 21 years of age.

Must be able to complete four month Department Field Training and Evaluation Program within one year of appointment. Must be able to obtain within one year of appointment (or have upon hire) an emergency medical Basic First Aid certification, Basic CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification, and Basic AED (Automated External Defibrillator) certification.

Must be able to obtain a current Private Security  obtained through Department of Public Safety Standards and Training from the State of Oregon; or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment. Must be able to pass both a personal and criminal history background investigation. Must not have been convicted of a felony crime or any crime for which a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one year may be imposed.

Must not have been convicted of any law violations of this state or any other jurisdiction involving the unlawful…