Campus Police Officer

Campus Police Officer – Career Center at Portland State University

Position Announcement

• Proposed
  
  Start Date:
  
  01/02/2026
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Police Officer
• Working Title:
  
  Campus Police Officer
• Department: 600200 – CSS Campus Security
• Position Number: D91504
• Representation: OP – SEIU/OPEU Local 503
• FTE: 1.0
• End date if applicable:

Portland State University (PSU) is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands‑on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 20,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree‑lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state‑of‑the‑art science labs. We are proud of our world‑class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

Campus Public Safety ensures PSU is a safe, respectful, positive environment for students, faculty and staff to learn, live, work and achieve their goals.

Portland State University Campus Police Officers are responsible for maintaining peace and public safety through enforcement of laws, performing traffic control, and providing emergency services on the Portland State University campus, to include the adjacent community. Campus Police Officer must at all times support the Portland State University mission, provide essential law enforcement functions, and respect the right and dignity of all individuals.

Campus Police Officers must interact effectively with the campus and surrounding community (student, faculty, staff, administrators, visitors, and members of the public), demonstrating trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, communication, justice, fairness, caring, civic virtue, impartiality, and citizenship, while maintaining integrity, ethical values, pride, and professionalism.

The Campus Police Officer is trained in accordance with applicable DPSST (Department of Public Safety Standards & Training) requirements, applicable state law, and PSU Campus Public Safety departmental policy to exercise the authorities of a police officer.

The Campus Police Officer will act at all times in support of the University’s mission and goals, and is expected to exercise his/her authorities in support of the University, and in a manner consistent with the University’s strategic plans, University policies, departmental policies, and in a manner supportive of the University’s unique culture.

The Campus Police Officer will follow the established chain of command by bringing information, requests, concerns, etc. first to his/her immediate supervisor whenever possible before moving to senior management and/or higher levels of PSU management.

The Campus Police Officer is expected to adhere to the following:

• Be a role model for all PSU core competencies required of all PSU members, including providing excellent customer service.
• Attend all mandatory meetings, training, and to keep all required certifications, proficiencies, and immunizations current at all times.
• Exercise the authorities and jurisdiction, per the applicable ORS, in accordance with all other applicable laws, and always within the limits of University policy and at the discretion of management.
• Follow all appropriate safety guidelines when performing all duties.
• Be knowledgeable of and accountable for all applicable departmental policies and directives related to their job duties.
• Perform additional and/or modified duties as assigned by a supervisor.
• Successfully complete any proficiency evaluations (written, verbal, or practical), which may be required to demonstrate the minimum accepted competency for this position, and to satisfy the requirements of OSHA and other regulatory or accreditation agencies and Portland State University (PSU) requirements.
• Maintain any and all qualifications required…