Police Officer

Salary: $38.46 – $49.14 per hour

Position Summary:

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) OHSU Police Officer is responsible for the safety and security of the OHSU community, including all OHSU members, patients, and visitors, as well as all OHSU resources, facilities, and property within the Officer’s assigned area(s) of responsibility. The OHSU Police Officer may carry out these duties under the direct supervision of the shift Operations Lieutenant, shift Sergeant, or other DPS management, but will also be capable of effectively carrying out these responsibilities with minimal or no direct supervision, when necessary.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure a safe environment for the entire OHSU community by responding to and/or investigating the following:
• Calls for assistance, reported or observed crimes, alarm activations, fires, hazardous materials, and other situations as appropriate, when dispatched, or when directed by a supervisor.
• Observe conditions that could negatively impact the University’s operations, including environmental hazards, maintenance problems, unsafe conditions, etc.
• Take all reasonable actions to prevent injury, damage, or loss due to emergency or other situations until the appropriate responders arrive.
• Act within the scope of his/her training and experience and call for assistance when confronted with situations beyond his/her training, experience, knowledge, or authority.
• Show self-motivation and initiative in handling and dealing with emerging safety and security problems, including taking proactive actions to prevent problems whenever possible.
• Protect the scene and evidence related to any actual or potential crime, injury, or significant violation of OHSU policy.
• Perform proactive security checks of OHSU facilities, parking areas, grounds, and access routes to OHSU facilities.
• Respond to and monitor helicopter landings/takeoffs and emergency responders as required.
• Assist with uncooperative, disruptive, and/or dangerous persons as requested by staff or appropriate to the situation, including assisting with restraints, seclusion, and administration of medical care as directed by medical staff.
• Respond to medical emergencies and campus injuries, render immediate first aid according to training and skills, and request appropriate assistance.
• Be available for recall at any time to assist in any emergency that may be critical to the full-time operations of OHSU or in relief of other DPS staff.
• Prepare timely, complete, accurate reports as appropriate and in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, accepted practices, and requests from DPS management and/or law enforcement.
• Observe, stop, detain, question, arrest, search, and/or transport persons suspected of criminal activity, and/or investigate suspected criminal activity related to OHSU, in accordance with applicable state law and OHSU guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma AND meet current DPSST minimum standards for employment as a Law Enforcement Officer (requirements are subject to change at the discretion of DPSST)
• Eligible 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 communication skills for dealing professionally and courteously with all customers and fellow staff members, regardless of the situation.
• Cultural competency and ability to accept and relate to other cultures, histories and traditions. Includes the ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures/ethnic backgrounds. Cultural competence includes the awareness of one’s own cultural worldview, attitude towards cultural differences, knowledge of different cultural practices and worldviews, and cross-cultural skills. Must have the ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make quick, sound decisions.
• Ability to develop a sound understanding of Oregon Revised Statues and Federal Law.
• Ability to learn and follow OHSU Administrative Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines.
• Ability to learn and follow The Department of Public Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks within specific time and resource constraints.
• Ability to recognize critical security, safety, and maintenance items and report them immediately.
• Ability to relay detailed information calmly, quickly, accurately, and efficiently at all times.
• Ability to give and follow direction.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good written communication skills and ability to write detailed, accurate incident reports.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
• United States citizenship required for purposes of DPSST eligibility within 1 year of hire.
• Criminal history free of any disqualifying offenses listed by the DPSST for certification by the state of Oregon, and any OHSU requirements
• Vehicle operators’ license valid for use in the state of Oregon and free of any restrictions that would prevent operation normally required for DPS officers.
• Ability to pass a criminal justice background check
• Ability to pass a psychological screening evaluation by a psychiatrist or psychologist
• Ability to pass a physical health examination by a physician
• Ability to pass a physical agility test administered by DPS
• Valid Driver’s License
• Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole
• Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

Preferred Requirements:

• College degree in a law-enforcement/public safety related field
• DPSST Basic Police certification or equivalent
• Law Enforcement experience in a certified/commissioned position
• Demonstrated success in dealing with challenging individuals, particularly the mentally ill, in the field
• Multilingual and/or Bilingual proficiency through speaking, writing or signing. Spanish and Russian preferable.
• First Aid/CPR
• Basic Police Officer Certificate