What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer (Internal Employment Opportunity) position at Oregon State University?

Position Details

Position Information

Department

Dept of Public Safety (QUB)

Position Title

Public Safety Officer

Job Title

Public Safety Officer (Internal Employment Opportunity)

Appointment Type

Public Safety Professionals

Job Location

Corvallis

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

The Department of Public Safety is seeking a Public Safety Officer. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, public safety professional position.

The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to provide a safe campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors of Oregon State University; 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.

The purpose of this position is to :

Provide security for buildings, persons, and property on Oregon State University campus.
Provide student and staff escorts, assists, information, and general assistance to the university community and the general public.
Provide vehicular, bicycle, and foot patrol of grounds to protect property and deter crime.
Receive and refer reports of criminal incidents to campus law enforcement personnel for investigation.
Provide campus crime prevention services for the university in coordination with campus law enforcement personnel.
Provide public safety services that are fair, unbiased, and respectful of all individuals, regardless of their background.
Enforce university rules and regulations

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

Top 1.4% university in the world

More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

100 undergraduate degree programs, 80 graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

35k students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

217k alumni worldwide

For more interesting facts about OSU visit : https : / / oregonstate.edu / about

Locations :

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package :

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including :

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 illness 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.

Key Responsibilities

45% 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.

45% 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. 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.

10% General Public Safety Assistance

Assist campus 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

What You Will Need

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.

What We Would Like You to Have

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 / Work 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.

The incumbent is expected to check in with their direct supervisor or unit leadership daily during university delays or closures to determine if they are required to report to work.

Pay Method

Hourly

Pay Period

16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

26.52-$36.32

Link to Position Description

https : / / jobs.oregonstate.edu / position_descriptions / 164479

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P08830UF

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

03 / 01 / 2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

02 / 05 / 2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

02 / 12 / 2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / Internal

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents :

1) A resume and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact :

Susan Barba

Susan.barba@dps.oregonstate.edu

541-737-1060

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu .

Salary : $27 - $36

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