Job Details

Oregon Health & Science University Police Officer

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Pay Range

• Base pay: $38.46 $49.14 per hour


• Pay Range: $38.46 $49.14 per hour (commensurate with qualifications, experience and internal equity)

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees (100% covered for full?time employees, 88% for dependents)


• Retirement plans: Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan, University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403(b), 401(a), 457(b))


• Paid time off: up to 200 hours (25 full days) annually


• Sick leave: 96 hours per year (prorated by FTE status)


• Commuter subsidies, tuition reimbursement, group life and disability insurance, other supplemental benefits


• Annual raises, employee discounts, childcare service discounts, growth and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and security for the OHSU community, facilities, and resources within assigned areas.


• Respond to and investigate calls for assistance, crimes, alarms, fires, hazardous materials, medical emergencies, and other incidents.


• Conduct proactive security checks of facilities, parking areas, and access routes; enforce University policies and applicable laws.


• Interview witnesses, victims, suspects; maintain logs and write accurate incident reports.


• Use discretion to call for additional assistance when situations exceed training or authority.


• Support emergency response and recall operations, and assist DPS staff as needed.


• Interact professionally with patients, staff, students, visitors, and the public, providing customer service and information.


• Follow chain of command, report critical incidents, and maintain awareness of safety, security, and maintenance issues.


• Participate in continuous training, certifications, and required proficiency evaluations.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma and meeting current DPSST minimum standards for employment as a Law Enforcement Officer.


• Eligibility for DPSST Basic Police Officer certification within one year of employment.


• Successful completion of the Field Training and Evaluation Program within program guidelines.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; cultural competency; ability to exercise independent judgment.


• Knowledge of Oregon statutes, federal law, OHSU policies and DPSST policies.


• Basic computer skills and written communication for incident reporting.


• Basic physical fitness and readiness to perform essential functions with or without accommodations.


• Ability to pass required background checks, psychological evaluation, and physical examination.

Additional Requirements

• United States citizenship required for DPSST eligibility within one year of hire.


• Criminal history must be free of disqualifying offenses per DPSST and OHSU requirements.


• Valid Oregon drivers license and vehicle operators license without prohibitive restrictions.


• Pass criminal justice background check, psychological screening, physical health exam, and physical agility test administered by DPS.


• Compliance with OHSU Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace, and applicable policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in law?enforcement or public safety related field.


• DPSST Basic Police certification or equivalent.


• Law enforcement experience in a certified/commissioned position.


• Experience dealing with mentally ill individuals.


• Multilingual/Bilingual proficiency (Spanish, Russian preferred).


• First Aid/CPR certification.


• Basic Police Officer Certificate.

Recruitment Process

• Phase 1: Complete application, resume, questionnaire, and Frontline Written Exam.


• Phase 2: Oral Board Interview (for applicants who pass Phase 1).


• Phase 3: Pre?employment psychological testing on Marquam Hill Campus.


• Phase 4: Final interview, background investigation, and final psychological and medical evaluations.

EEO & Diversity Statement

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We have a commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affairs Section at 503?494?5148 or ...@ohsu.edu.