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Public Safety Principles

As an institution of learning, we believe that interactions involving members of the Oregon State University community, the general public and public safety personnel should strive to follow an educational model, be responsive and non-escalatory, and be restorative, not punitive, whenever possible.

Members of the university community should value and feel a strong sense of safety. Yet, each person’s experience with law enforcement differs. We seek to advance and support an environment within Oregon State University that is welcoming, compassionate and caring, understanding, trusting and diverse.

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Public Safety Jobs

Police Officer

The Department of Public Safety is seeking a Police Officer eligible for lateral transfer.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.The OSU Department of Public Safety will support and emulate the mission, core values and goals as outlined in SP 4.0 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 Department of Public Safety is now recruiting lateral, sworn police officers who will expand a foundation of complex, compassionate and diversified safety services to the university community. Anticipated starting salary range is $75,000-$85,000 commensurate with training, education, and experience.Reporting to the OSU Police Sergeant, the OSU Police Officer is a uniformed trained individual in accordance with applicable Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) requirements, applicable state law, and OSU Department of Public Safety policy to exercise the authorities of a police officer. The OSU Police Officer will act at all times in support of the University’s mission and goals, and is expected to exercise their authorities in support of the University, and ina manner consistent with the organization’s values, University policy, department polices, and in a manner supportive of the culture of the OSU community.The OSU Police Officer will provide a full range of law enforcement and security services. Police Officers will enforce laws, investigate calls, complaints and suspicious matters and incidents which may have an impact on the University, maintain order, assist people, identify criminal activity, apprehend offenders, and identify the source of problems in the OSU community and work with other law enforcement agencies to resolve issues.The OSU Police Officer will support the department’s mission by providing essential functions while respecting the rights and dignity of all individuals. This position will work both independently and cooperatively to provide pro-active police protection and crime prevention consistent with community policing standards. This position will ensure the safety of the OSU community in an orderly, efficient, and professional manner. It is expected that the OSU Police Officer will conduct investigations of issues and crimes which lead to identification, apprehension, and prosecution of offenders.

Apply at https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/138983

Full Consideration: Friday, June 23, 2023
Posting Closing: Saturday, June 1, 2024

ID Center Operations Supervisor

The OSU Police Department is seeking a ID Center Operation Supervisor. This a full-time (1.0 FTE),12-month, professional faculty position.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 form 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 SP 4.0 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 serves with the highest standards of inclusivity, transparency, and accountability. Reporting to the Communications Manager, the ID Center Operations Supervisor will manage and lead a team of students in the day-to-day operations. This position is expected to serve as a subject matter expect while providing necessary support to team members.This position is considered a working supervisor, and in addition to managing a team of students, will be expected to provide operational support.

Apply at https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/142240

Full Consideration: Monday, September 25, 2023
Posting Closing: Saturday, September 30, 2023

Public Safety Community Outreach and Information Coordinator

The OSU Police Department is seeking a Public Safety Community Outreach and Information Coordinator. This a full-time (1.0 FTE),12-month, professional faculty position.The Public Safety Community Outreach and Information Coordinator assists the AVP for Public Safety and Chief of Police or designee in designing, developing, and implementing strategic communication, outreach, and education for the Oregon State University Department of Public Safety. The role supports the Division of Finance and Administration’s guiding principles of structured and inclusive decision making; clear and transparent communication; community safety, and respect for all its members.The work associated with this position helps guide decisions, services and strategies for outreach and communication efforts out to the university regarding public safety. This position takes the lead in creating, developing, and implementing community outreach programs and services to improve and maintain relationships between the department and the community and assists leadership in creating, coordinating, and implementing public response to sensitive or controversial issues.The OSU Department of Public Safety supports and emulates the mission, core values and goals as outlined in SP 4.0 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.

Apply at https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/144033

Full Consideration: Sunday, September 10, 2023
Posting Closing: Sunday, October 22, 2023

Contact Info

OSU Department of Public Safety
200 Cascade Hall
601 SW 17th St
Corvallis, OR 97333

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