Police Officer - Osu Tulsa

Position Details

Req ID:

req17027

Position Title:

Police Officer - OSU Tulsa

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

AS8142

OSU Campus:

Tulsa

Department:

Police Department

Location Address:

Oklahoma State University , 700 North Greenwood
Tulsa, Oklahoma
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Captain Michael Galbraith

Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding):

19.00 - 19.00, Hourly

Work Schedule:

Shift work - varies

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

The Police Officer- OSU Tulsa position is an essential role of the campus community consisting of the following:

1. Law Enforcement - Protects lives and property through the utilization of modern law enforcement techniques and procedures to better provide a safe and orderly educational environment.

2. Crime Prevention/Safety Enhancement - Engaged in a proactive, rather than a reactive, mode of public safety responsibilities in an effort to prevent crimes or hazardous activities from being committed, and takes actions to reduce the risks of accidents on campus by monitoring potential problems.

3. Public Service/Public Relations - Provides a public service by assisting faculty, staff, students, and visitors in their multitude of daily activities on the university campus.

4. Maintains Educational Environment - Provides a regulatory function through the enforcement of university rules and regulations, in addition to state criminal and traffic laws.

5. The OSU-Tulsa Campus Police Officer exists to serve and protect the community of OSU and is expected to patrol and respond to calls for services of law enforcement.

6. OSU Tulsa Officers are required to work at both the OSU Tulsa and OSU Stillwater campuses as needed.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants will first complete and submit an Oklahoma State University online employment application. OSU Police will then contact applicants to participate in a variety of tests (written, physical agility, committee review, background investigation, MMPI, medical screening, polygraph) before final selections are made.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School/GED

Before hire, the applicant will be required to have: 

1. Legally met all state and federal employment requirements 
2. Valid Oklahoma driver's license 
3. Ability to pass a battery of mental and physical tests 
4. Complete background investigation packet from the OSU Police/Public Safety Department 
5. Successfully pass extensive background investigation 
6. Successfully pass polygraph examination 
After hire, applicant will be required to acquire: 
1. Physical exam 
2. Drug scan 
3. Oklahoma Police Certification (CLEET Basic Police Academy)

An officer must have full sensory perception to properly handle those activities normally expected of a law enforcement officer. Minor deficiencies in sensory perception (sight, hearing), which can be corrected to functional levels, may be acceptable. It is required that officers possess the verbal skills to effectively communicate with others and have the ability to effectively interview those persons to gain pertinent information. Officers must be able to communicate quickly and clearly. It is required that officers develop the mental ability to deal with stressful situations, yet remain calm and make rational decisions involving the lives and safety of others. It is required that officers possess the physical capabilities (including the use of both arms and legs) and psychomotor skills to be able to perform the following tasks: a. Walk and run up or down multiple flights of stairs or stadium steps b. Lift or pull an injured person to safety c. Operate a police vehicle in routine and emergency situations d. Chase a fleeing suspect a moderate distance, up to 1/2 mile e. Apprehend a suspect and maintain custody f. Handcuff an arrested person who may resist g. Become proficient (and fire a qualifying score) with the department-issued firearms h. Stand and/or walk continuously for a regular eight-hour shift i. Obtain certification for the department issued less-lethal weapons (ASP Baton, pepper spray [OC], Taser) j. To be proficient in CLEET trained defensive tactics k. To manually direct traffic with either or both arms. An officer will be expected to perform day-to-day duties through the operation of the following types of equipment: 1. Police motor vehicle (siren, public address system, emergency lighting system - qualification required) 2. Police radio (multi-frequency) 3. Vehicle entry tools 4. Radar (speed enforcement and public awareness types - qualification required) 5. Computer (OLETS/NCIC) 6. Audio visual (A/V) recording equipment 7. Fingerprint equipment (latent and rolled) 8. Police sidearm (qualification required) 9. Police shotgun (qualification required) 10. Police patrol rifle (qualification required) 11. Issued less-lethal weapons and equipment (qualification required) 12. Police handcuffs (qualification required) 13. Basic mechanics hand tools

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate degree

Previous police or military experience preferred.

Police Academy Graduate.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.