Police Officer - Oklahoma Baptist University

Purpose

Provide 24‑hour protection for the lives and property of the university community and visitors. This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

• Enforce applicable state, local, and federal laws, and university policies.
• Conduct armed foot and mobile patrols of the campus, facilities and vicinity.
• Enforce parking and other regulation.
• Respond to reports of criminal activity and accident.
• Attend departmental training as required.
• Conduct surveillance as needed.
• Write & submit comprehensive reports.
• Provide emergency assistance during natural emergencies, fires, accidents and personal injuries.
• Communicate university policies and procedures to members of the university community and others on campus, verbally and in writing.
• While on duty, coordinate with dispatchers and other officers all activity via hand‑held radio.
• Perform routine basic maintenance to patrol units and other department equipment as required.
• Provide dispatch or departmental support services as requested.
• Oversee operations as required – assistant to Chief of Police when designated.
• Crowd control at concerts, basketball games and other events.
• Traffic control for events bringing large crowds of people to the campus.
• Provide access to locked facilities with appropriate authorization.
• Inspection of fire extinguishers and other safety‑related equipment.
• Monitoring conditions for life safety and property safety hazards.
• Meeting the public in a variety of stressful circumstances.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police and/or other University Police Supervisors.

• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with co‑workers, students, faculty and administration.
• Excellent oral communications skills, using the English language, without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• Excellent writing skills without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• Work collaboratively with other officers, staff, supervisors, and guests.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and grasp for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 60 pounds or drag objects weighing more than 150 pounds.
• Possess manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines.
• Possess near vision sufficient for reading written communications and computer display screens.
• Possess adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone.
• Able to drive in a vehicle, walk, or ride on a bicycle for long periods of time.
• Ability to spend extended periods of time in a non‑environmentally controlled environment and/or outdoor elements.
• Ability to operate hand‑held radio equipment without the aid of any auxiliary devices.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

• Applicants must be prepared to:
• Document their criminal history, if any and applicant’s residence history extensively.
• Pass a comprehensive criminal background report and driving record.
• Pass a post‑offer physical exam and drug screening test.
• Knowledge and ability to operate a firearm, as evidenced by:
• Ability to legally purchase and possess a handgun.
• Possessing or obtaining certification as a police officer from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training.
• Successfully completing the OBUPD Pistol Course.
• Ability to understand and apply concepts presented in training programs and procedures manuals, as evidenced by:
• Successful completion of all tests within training programs.
• Application of such concepts in field work.
• Meet firearms safety and accuracy standards.
• Meet and maintain all standards and requirements for physical agility, strength, conditioning and firearms as required.
• Must be a member of a local evangelical Christian church.
• Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.

• Work is primarily outdoors during all weather conditions.
• Because the Police Department…