Campus Security Public Safety Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: September 17, 2025
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: October 6, 2025
Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group: Support Staff
Support Staff Classification Title: Campus Security/Public Safety Officer
Division/Department: Finance and Administration/Campus Public Safety
Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): Salary Range 22, Step 1-3, $23.18 - $25.44/hourly or $4,018 - $4,409/monthly @ 1.0 FTE
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Appointment Basis: 12-month
Time Type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Renewable
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: Yes
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Remote Work Type: On-campus
Work Hours: CPS is on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Position is expected to conform to flexible schedules that may include eight (8), ten (10), and twelve (12) hour shifts.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.
• For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.
• To view SOU’s very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/Benefit_Flyer/2024_Prospective_Candidate_Benefit_Overview_012024.pdf
• Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html, demonstrates our value and commitment to our employees.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Campus Public Safety serves Southern Oregon University in providing a safe and secure campus environment for University staff, faculty, students, residents, and visitors, as well as protecting campus property. The department achieves this mission by recommending, and enforcing related campus policies and procedures while providing appropriate training for University personnel and students. The Department patrols, investigates criminal activities and takes enforcement action for violations of local and state law while working in concert with outside law enforcement agencies.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications are not established for this classification. The appointing authority is responsible for recruitment and selection. Refer to Personnel Rule 105-43-005.
• Required training may include, but is not necessarily limited to: first aid or first responder medical training, CPR training, crisis intervention techniques, fire or emergency response techniques, special driver training, physical fitness training, or the basic course(s) provided by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal history and background check.
• Possession of a valid Oregon driver’s license and clearance to drive Oregon state owned vehicles or the ability to obtain by the date of hire.
• Ability to obtain current Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Certification within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment.
• BA/BS Degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Knowledge of how a Campus Public Safety Department operates.

Essential Functions

Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:

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