Police Officer

Lawton, OK
Cameron University

Salary: $31,090

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Public Safety, an Office of Public Safety Police Officer patrols University property to enforce University rules and regulations, State, and Federal laws or Municipal ordinances. Responsible for protection of life and property. Office of Public Safety Police Officers are State certified and commissioned Police Officers and as such have full police power and authority on University property and adjacent jurisdiction as designated.

Requirements:

  • Graduate of a standard high school or equivalent.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Have mature judgment and able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
  • Able to perform certain physical activities associated with the duties of a police officer and qualify to carry a firearm.
  • Must be willing to submit to a detailed background investigation to include a credit check.
  • No felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude.
  • Must be fingerprinted within ten days of conditional employment (fingerprints must be submitted to O.S.B.I. and FBI for record checks).
  • Must take a psychological examination that will be evaluated by a licensed psychologist.
  • Must successfully complete The Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) Oklahoma Basic Police Academy within six months of conditional employment and agree to remain with the Cameron University Office of Public Safety for a minimum period of one year or reimburse Cameron University for the Basic Police Academy training expense.
  • Must complete a minimum 25 hours of CLEET mandated training annually which includes a minimum of 2 hours of CLEET mental health training annually.
  • Must complete a one-year probationary period beginning from the date of graduation from the Police Academy or date of hire whichever is the latter.

Preferred Requirements:

  • CLEET Police Officer certification. Successful completion of college level courses in criminal justice or law enforcement.
  • Two years of law enforcement experience.
  • Experience working in a university environment.