Campus Police Officer

University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

University of Oklahoma Health Campus Police is hiring Police Officers to protect people, property, and campus life. Responsibilities include patrolling on foot or by vehicle, responding to emergencies, investigating incidents, and providing security for events and CSAs.

Opportunities for growth and paid training are offered. Required are a High School diploma or GED, CLEET certification within 6 months, CPR certification, and passing medical and fitness tests with psychometric assessments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be certified as a Peace Officer by CLEET within 6 months of hire.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• Must pass medical exam and physical fitness test.
• Must pass standardized written aptitude test and psychometric tests (MMPI and CPI).

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and university policies; patrol on foot or by vehicle.
• Respond to emergencies and investigate crimes and traffic incidents.
• Prepare reports, collect evidence, and testify in court.
• Perform duties as Campus Security Authority (CSA) and assist the campus community.
• May perform armed courier duties and provide event security.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Peace Officer certification (CLEET)

CPR certification

Medical exam

Physical fitness test

MMPI and CPI psychometric tests

Valid Oklahoma Driver's License

Job description

Pay Range:Targeted pay range of $24.78 - $26.31 hourly, based on experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule:10-hour shifts: 8 days on, 6 days off, may have mandatory overtime

Travel:May be required

Position Introduction:

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Join the Health Campus police team and help protect people, property, and campus life. Police Officers enforce laws and university policies, patrol on foot or by vehicle, respond to emergencies, investigate crimes and traffic incidents, and provide security for events. Duties include report writing, evidence collection, serving warrants, testifying in court, traffic and parking enforcement, building security, and assisting the campus community. Officers also serve as Campus Security Authorities (CSA), report suspicious or hazardous activity, and may perform armed courier duties.

Why Join Us? We offer a supportive team environment, meaningful community engagement, steady work with a clear mission, opportunities for professional growth, paid training, comprehensive benefits, and a rewarding law enforcement career in a university setting.

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Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.
• None

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License upon hire
• Must be certified as a Peace Officer by the Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET)within 6 months of hire
• Obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification through the department
• Must pass medical exam, as well as a physical fitness test
• Must pass standardized written aptitude test, pass Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) and California Psychological Inventory (CPI) psychometric tests

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Special Indications:

• Hiring contingent upon driver's license check