Campus Safety Officer: Protect, Serve, Engage

Portland State University; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Portland State University Campus Police Officers are responsible for maintaining peace and public safety through enforcement of laws on PSU campus and the adjacent community. They perform traffic control and provide emergency services while demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and respect for all individuals.

The Campus Police Officer role requires DPSST Oregon Certification or higher, US citizenship within 18 months, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship within 18 months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• No felony convictions in Oregon or any other jurisdiction.
• Four-year academic degree or higher from an accredited institution, four years of experience in a similar role, or a combination of both.
• Meet minimum medical requirements as identified in OAR 259-008-0010.

Responsibilities

• Maintain peace and public safety through enforcement of laws on campus and in adjacent community.
• Perform traffic control and provide emergency services on campus.
• Interact with students, faculty, staff, administrators, visitors and the public with professionalism.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Interviewing

Oral communication

Cultural competence

Education

DPSST Basic Police Certification

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Portland State University Campus Police Officers are responsible for maintaining peace and public safety through enforcement of laws on PSU campus and the adjacent community. They perform traffic control and provide emergency services while demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and respect for all individuals.

The Campus Police Officer role requires DPSST Oregon Certification or higher, US citizenship within 18 months, and a valid driver’s license.