Public Saftey Officer

OSU Oregon State University; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition reduction for employees

Retirement savings

Flexible work arrangements

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Oregon State University-Cascades in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Campus Safety Officer for a full-time, 12-month professional faculty role. Based in Bend, the position supports a safe campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors and upholds OSU’s mission and values.

The role includes patrols, access control, and responding to safety incidents as part of Public Safety. Responsibilities include enforcing university rules, escorting individuals, and contributing to safety audits and programs;

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow policies and directives.
• Must be able to speak clearly and be understood using a two‑way radio system.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background assessment including background checks etc.

Responsibilities

• Patrol parking lots, buildings, and grounds; report suspicious activity to campus law enforcement.
• Provide building access and escort individuals from buildings as needed.
• Respond to calls for service including minor incidents and medical assists within training scope.
• Write factual incident reports on security and accidents on campus.
• Assist in safety programs, audits, and customer service activities.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Diversity advocacy

Radio communication

Job description

Job Summary

Oregon State University-Cascades is seeking a Campus Safety Officer. This is a full time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. This position is located in Bend, Oregon. The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to provide a safe campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors of Oregon State University Corvallis and Cascades campus’; to facilitate Oregon State University’s mission and goals; and to provide these services with the highest standards of professionalism.

Building on 150 years as Oregon’s land grant institution, Oregon State University serves the state, the nation and the world as a premier 21st-century research university.

MISSION—As a land grant institution committed to teaching, research, and outreach and engagement, Oregon State University promotes economic, social, cultural, and environmental progress for the people of Oregon, the nation, and the world. We will be welcoming and foster belonging and success for all. We are a diverse community, defined by the rich palette of cultures we share, and we will strive to eliminate achievement gaps among sub-groups of students and inequities in the advancement of faculty and staff. We will foster the personal success of each member of the university community and instill a commitment to serve Oregon, the nation, and the world. OSU is building an organizational culture founded on the values of inclusion, mutual respect, good physical and mental health, collaboration, and humility, so that people from every background are welcomed and thrive, our community is diverse, and our leadership advances both excellence and innovation.

The OSU Department of Public Safety will support and emulate the mission, core values and goals as outlined in OSU’s Strategic Plan for 2024-2030, “Prosperity Widely Shared”, by providing for a safe campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors that facilitates Oregon State University’s educational, research, and community service goals; and to provide these services with the highest standards of inclusivity, transparency and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Patrol Services Patrol parking lots, buildings, and grounds; report criminal activities as observed to campus law enforcement personnel for investigation. Provide building access. Patrol inside buildings to ensure no unauthorized persons remain inside and no doors or windows are left unsecured. Check persons in buildings for faculty or staff ID or student after-hours passes as appropriate, find unauthorized persons and escort from building. Report any suspicious persons or circumstances found in buildings and on university property.
• Public Safety Services Enforce all university rules and regulations within guidelines and limitations established by the university and public safety administration. Impound abandoned bicycles on campus. Provide safe student and staff escorts on campus; render assistance to students, staff, faculty, and visitors as requested. Perform unlocks of buildings when required and motorist assists (jump‑starts). Perform any other duties as may be assigned by a supervisor.
• Provide special security of Radiation Center and other buildings under contract. Respond to calls for service for assistance including but not limited to minor criminal investigations, fire alarms, intrusion alarms, and accidents.
• Provide transports for students with minor injuries and illnesses to the Student Health Center (Corvallis campus). Assist as needed with ambulance calls and medical assists within scope of training. Write factual reports on security and accident incidents on campus.
• Report all risk management problems noted while on patrol. General Public Safety Assistance Assist law enforcement personnel in presentation of crime prevention programs and projects on campus.
• Perform security audits for departments and buildings on request. Participate in quality and continuous improvement activities as an integral part of the Department of Public Safety positions.
• All employees are expected to exercise good customer service communication skills. Actively participate in orientation and committee activities as required. Attend required training to maintain department standards in job related duties.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Must be able to follow policies and directives Must be able to critically think and solve problems Must be willing and able to work in a professional manner to embrace and promote diversity Must be able to speak clearly and to be understood using a two‑way radio system Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Must be willing to attend and successfully complete work‑related training if offered Must successfully pass a comprehensive background assessment that includes: criminal history check; driving record review; medical examination; psychological evaluation; drug screening; National fingerprint CJIS check and an inclusive appraisal of work history; Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 10 CFR 73.2 (a)(1) defines a background check as: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal history records check (including verification of identity based on fingerprinting), employment history, education, and personal references. Individuals engaged in activities subject to regulation by the commission in writing of an intent to file an application for licensing, certification, permitting, or approval of a product or activity subject to regulation by the Commission are required under 73.57 to conduct fingerprinting and criminal history records checks before granting access to Safeguard Information. A background check must be sufficient to support the trustworthiness and reliability determination so that the person performing the check and the Commission have assurance that granting individuals’ access to Safeguards Information does not constitute an unreasonable risk to the public health and safety or the common defense and security. This position is designated as a critical or security‑sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self‑report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self‑report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred Qualifications

One year of full‑time (or full‑time equivalent) experience in a security, military or similar position in which contemporary knowledge and techniques in security and property protection were applied.

Working Conditions / Schedule

• Work outside in various weather conditions. Vehicle patrol, foot patrol, bicycle patrol.
• Must be able to work any shift, any day, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Required to wear department designated uniforms and equipment while on duty.
• May be required to work extended hours due to emergency situations or increased workload on a temporary basis.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time.
• This position is deemed essential and the incumbent may be expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other university work curtailments or closures.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $27.32- $37.41

Anticipated Start Date

2026-11-30

Total Rewards Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
• Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

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