Police Officer

Police Officer
Department: University Police

OBU Mission Statement

OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Core Commitments 

Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations. All employees are expected to embrace these expectations and to model them in their behavior.
• Commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith
• Commitment to the vision and mission of Oklahoma Baptist University
• Commitment to active membership in a local evangelical church
• People are treated with dignity and respect
• Relationships are built on honesty, integrity, and trust
• Excellence is achieved through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic
• Efficiency is achieved through wise management of human and financial resources.

Overview

Provide 24-hour protection for the lives and property of the university community and visitors. This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

Job Role and Responsibilities

• Enforce applicable state, local, and federal laws, and university policies
• Conduct armed foot and mobile patrols of the campus, facilities, and vicinity
• Enforce parking and other regulations
• Respond to reports of criminal activity and accidents
• Attends departmental training as required
• Conduct surveillance as needed
• Write & submit comprehensive reports
• Provide emergency assistance during natural emergencies, fires, accidents, and personal injuries
• Communicate university policies and procedures to members of the university community and others on campus, verbally and in writing
• While on duty, coordinate with dispatchers and other officers all activity via hand-held radio
• Perform routine basic maintenance to patrol units and other department equipment as required
• Provide dispatch or departmental support services as requested
• Oversee operations as required - assistant to Chief of Police when designated

• Crowd control at concerts, basketball games and other events
• Traffic control for events bringing large crowds of people to the campus
• Provide access to locked facilities with appropriate authorization
• Inspection of fire extinguishers and other safety-related equipment
• Monitoring conditions for life safety and property safety hazards
• Meeting the public in a variety of stressful circumstances
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police and/or other University Police Supervisors

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Ability to communicate with co-workers, students, faculty, and administration effectively and professionally
• Excellent oral communications skills, using the English language, without the use of auxiliary aids or services
• Excellent writing skills without the use of auxiliary aids or services
• Work collaboratively with other officers, staff, supervisors, and guests
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and grasp for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 60 pounds or drag objects weighing more than 150 pounds
• Possess manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines
• Possess near vision sufficient for reading written communications and computer display screens
• Possess adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone
• Able to drive in a vehicle, walk, or ride on a bicycle for extended periods of time
• Ability to spend extended periods of time in a non-environmentally controlled environment and/or outdoor elements
• Ability to operate hand-held radio equipment without the aid of any auxiliary devices
• Always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Possess a valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Special Requirements

• Applicants must be prepared to:
     o Document their criminal history if any and applicant’s residence history extensively
     o Pass a comprehensive criminal background report and driving record
     o Must pass a post-offer physical exam and drug screening test
• Knowledge and ability to operate a firearm, as evidenced by:
     o Ability to legally purchase and possess a handgun
     o Possessing or obtaining certification as a police officer from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training
     o Successfully completing the OBUPD Pistol Course
     o Ability to understand and apply concepts presented in training programs and procedures manuals, as evidenced by:
           Successful completion of all tests within training programs
           Application of such concepts in field work
     o Meet firearms safety and accuracy standards
     o Meet and maintain all standards and requirements for physical agility, strength, conditioning, and firearms as required
• Must be an active member of an evangelical church

Work Conditions

• Work is primarily outdoors during all weather conditions
• Because the Police Department functions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, police officers are required to workday shifts, evening shifts, or night shifts, as scheduled - weekend and holiday work is required
• Exposure to frequent noise caused by telephones, radios, and vehicles
• Safety Sensitive Position

Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• CLEET Certification
• 3+ years’ successful, related work experience preferred
• Two years of college
• Current commission or certification as police officer
• 2 years’ experience in police or campus law enforcement

Additional Requirements:

• Must be an active member of a local evangelical church.
• Evangelical is a broad term referring to a segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.
• Please apply using the link for “Support Staff Applications” on the OBU website at :
https://www.okbu.edu/hr/jobs.html