Campus Public Safety Officer: Protect, Serve & Respond

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Portland State University Campus Police Officers are responsible for maintaining peace and public safety through law enforcement, traffic control, and emergency services on the PSU campus and adjacent community. Officers must support PSU’s mission and uphold integrity, ethics, and professional standards.

Officers are trained per DPSST requirements and PSU policies, with ongoing mandatory training, certifications, and immunizations kept current.

Qualifications

• Must hold DPSST Oregon Basic Police certification or higher.
• U.S. Citizenship within 18 months of employment is required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain peace and public safety on campus and surrounding community.
• Enforce laws, control traffic, and provide emergency services as needed.
• Adhere to PSU policies, complete required reports, and participate in training.

Education

DPSST Oregon Basic Police Certification or higher

US Citizenship within 18 months of employment

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Portland State University Campus Police Officers are responsible for maintaining peace and public safety through law enforcement, traffic control, and emergency services on the PSU campus and adjacent community. Officers must support PSU’s mission and uphold integrity, ethics, and professional standards.

Officers are trained per DPSST requirements and PSU policies, with ongoing mandatory training, certifications, and immunizations kept current.