Campus Safety Officer

Oregon Security Guide; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University — OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon is hiring a Campus Safety Officer to protect the campus community, support students and staff, and respond when help is needed during overnight shifts. This full-time, 12-month professional faculty role combines patrols, emergency response, access control, incident reporting, and walking safety escorts, with eligibility for a weekend/holiday schedule.

Minimum one year in security or a related field is required, plus a valid Oregon driver’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 21 years old.
• One year of full-time security, military or related experience.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days of appointment.
• First aid, CPR and AED certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days; LEDS certification within 90 days.
• Computer proficiency and respectful interaction with diverse individuals.
• Successful completion of comprehensive screening including background checks and medical evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus grounds by vehicle, bicycle, and on foot; report hazards or suspicious activity.
• Respond to medical emergencies and other incidents, provide initial assistance and coordinate with emergency services.
• Support campus events with traffic control, crowd management and security screening.
• Provide walking safety escorts, building unlocks and practical assistance to students, employees and visitors.
• Write incident reports and shift logs, support access-control systems, and help with campus safety education.

Skills

First aid

CPR

AED certification

Driver's license

LEDS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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OSG FEATURED JOB

• BEND, OREGON

Campus safety with a community focus.

OSU-Cascades is hiring a Campus Safety Officer to help protect its Bend campus, support students and staff, and respond when the campus community needs assistance.

$27.32–$37.41 per hour

Full-time

• Year-round
• Primarily overnight
• On campus

Why this job stands out

This role combines patrol, emergency response, access control, incident reporting, and everyday assistance to a university community. It is a full-time, 12-month professional faculty position, and the minimum experience requirement is one year in security, military service, or a similar role.

Job details at a glance

Employer Oregon State University — OSU-Cascades Location Bend, Oregon; on-campus work Pay $27.32–$37.41 per hour; starting pay depends on skills, education, and experience Employment Full-time, 1.00 FTE, 12-month professional faculty position Schedule Expected midnight/third shift; four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days. All-shift availability, weekends, holidays, and emergency/on-call responses may be required. Union status Unverified — not stated in the employer posting Requisition JR0000815 Listed closing date September 30, 2026; may close earlier Anticipated start October 5, 2026

Applications are still being accepted. The September 8 full-consideration date has passed. OSU states it will continue accepting applications until a sufficient applicant pool is reached or the role is filled. The employer can change the closing date without notice, so apply promptly.

What you will do

• Patrol campus grounds by vehicle, bicycle, and on foot; check buildings and report hazards or suspicious activity.
• Respond to medical emergencies and other incidents, provide initial assistance, and coordinate with emergency services.
• Support campus events with traffic control, crowd management, and security screening.
• Provide walking safety escorts, building unlocks, and practical assistance to students, employees, and visitors.
• Write incident reports and shift logs, support access-control systems, and help with campus safety education.

OSU-Cascades uses a campus safety model focused on crisis response and works with Bend Police for law-enforcement services. This is a Campus Safety Officer opening, not a sworn police-officer recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years old and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of full-time or equivalent experience in security, military service, or a similar position applying security and property-protection practices.
• A valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days of appointment and an acceptable driving history.
• First aid, CPR, and AED certification, or the ability to obtain them within 30 days; LEDS certification within 90 days.
• Computer proficiency and the ability to engage respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Successful completion of the employer’s comprehensive screening, including background and driving checks, medical examination, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and work-history assessment.

Preferred

• Campus public-safety, security, law-enforcement, or military-police patrol experience; OC spray and handcuffing certification, or obtaining those certifications within 30 days.

Source checked: September 10, 2026. Summary based on the official OSU posting. Oregon Security Guide independently selected this opportunity; featured placement does not indicate employer sponsorship or affiliation. Pay, schedule, qualifications, and availability are controlled by the employer. Applications go directly to OSU.