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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.

• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.


• Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.


• Treat people with dignity and respect.


• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.


• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.


• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently. 

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

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 forreading 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

• 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


• Applicants must be prepared to:
  
  
  
  
  • Document their criminal history if any and applicant’s residence history extensively
  
  
  • Pass a comprehensive criminal background report and driving record
  
  
  • Must pass a post-offer physical exam and drug screening test
  
  
  
  


• Knowledge and ability to operate a firearm, as evidenced by:
  
  
  
  
  • Ability to legally purchase and possess a handgun
  
  
  • Possessing or obtaining certification as a police officer from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training
  
  
  • Successfully completing the OBUPD Pistol Course
  
  
  
  

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