Police Officer

Bethany, OK
Southern Nazarene University

Position Summary:

A sworn police officer who will assist in providing a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors of Southern Nazarene University. Provide proactive law enforcement services for unlawful activities on SNU’s main campus or off-campus locations. Provide knowledge and experience from a law enforcement standpoint in collaboration with other university departments.

Essential Functions:

  • Enforce applicable state, local, federal laws and campus policies.
  • Conduct foot and mobile patrols of the campus, facilities and vicinity.
  • Work special events on campus when a law enforcement presence is needed.
  • Enforce parking and other university regulations; Respond to reports of criminal activity and accidents; write reports.
  • Conduct field interviews.
  • Write citations for traffic violations on city streets.
  • Administers field training program and trains new and tenured employees.
  • Attend departmental training, as requested or required.
  • Maintain accurate activity log; write & submit comprehensive reports.
  • Provide emergency assistance during natural emergencies, fires, accidents, and personal injuries.
  • Orally communicate campus regulations, rules and policies to members of the campus community and others on campus.
  • Coordinate, with dispatchers and other officers, field activity via hand-held radio, and to receive information from such sources via hand-held radio.
  • Provide transport and escort services to university officials and visiting dignitaries.
  • Motorist Assist with lost key entries, jump starts and flat tires.
  • Provide dispatch or departmental support services, as requested.
  • Work collaboratively with other officers, staff, supervisors, and guests.
  • Meet and maintain all standards and requirements for physical agility, strength and conditioning, and firearms, as required.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
  • Remain proficient with all training relating to the carry and use of firearms.
  • Coordinate and provide support for parking and crowd management at major events on campus or off campus facilities.
  • Assist law enforcement agencies with support and proper information in a timely manner regarding calls received and violation of laws on campus.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
  • An understanding of the importance for diversity, inclusion and equity.
  • (2) years prior law enforcement experience.
  • Current Full-time or Reserve CLEET Certification in good standing.
  • Prior experience as an FTO and or CLEET Certified Instructor highly desirable.
  • Personal health and fitness level that will allow for significant time periods of walking, standing, running, and/or stair climbing, lifting or moving moderately. weighted items, and possible physical contact with other individuals as it would relate to security or law enforcement duties.
  • Proven leadership and organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
  • Good written or oral communication abilities as they pertain interpersonal relationships as well as providing directives to others, incident and crime reporting, etc.
  • Proficiency with technology that could be related to email, word processing, utilizing video surveillance systems, processing parking violations and citations, etc.
  • Must pass background investigation to include contact with previous law enforcement agencies, fingerprint check, and other criminal justice systems.
  • Post offer must be deemed suitable for law enforcement service through the use of a law enforcement psychological examination.