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PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY
633 SW MONTGOMERY STREET
PORTLAND, OREGON 97201
503-725-4012
https://www.pdx.edu/cpso/

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Updated: October 01, 2021

Job Classification: Campus Public Safety Officer

The Campus Police Department is currently hiring for Campus Public Safety Officers. All interested candidates must complete the FrontLine National exam to be eligible for this position. Please find the department application here: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/34943

Salary Information: $19.51 to $22.43 Hourly

Benefits Information:
A career with Portland State University offers generous benefits:

Medical Benefits; PSU pays 95% of premium payments
Optional Insurance Plans;
- Additional Life Insurance for you, your spouse, and your dependents
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Insurance (Short Term and Long Term)
- Long-Term Care
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Accounts
Retirement Plan; PERS, ORP, TDI, OSGP
Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Other Employee Leaves
Wellness Programs
Employee Discounts:
- 70% Tuition Discount
- Other Employee Discounts

For more benefits information go to https://www.pdx.edu/hr/benefits

Candidate Contact:
Darcy Stevens
darcy7@pdx.edu
503-725-8310
cpsrecruiter@pdx.edu

Department Overview: Portland State’s 49-acre downtown campus is located in the heart of one of America’s most vibrant centers of culture, business, and technology. We are recognized throughout the world for programs like Urban Planning, Social Work, and Environmental Studies that directly engage the community, and aim our students towards the creation of a better, more sustainable world.

The Campus Public Safety Office provides emergency response, safety escorts, and patrol services to the campus 24/7. CPSO works with our university partners to ensure that Portland State University is a safe place. Our Services include Campus Police, Public Safety, Campus Dispatch, Access Control, and Clery.

City Information: Portland, Multnomah County, Downtown Area
Population: 30,000+

Job Requirements

High School Grad / GED:
N/A

Position Summary:
Enable the Campus Public Safety to fulfill its stated goals and activities by performing related duties; to patrol the campus in order to report unlawful activities to commissioned law enforcement officials; to ensure University policies, rules, and regulations are adhered to; to respond to emergency situations that does not involve a report of potential or perceived violence; Render assistance; Often dealing with all types of persons under stressful conditions; Promote a positive image of the University as a whole, through an attitude of community services and outreach; Perform the assigned duties in a competent and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

Age : 21
High School Diploma/GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Clean driving record.
No felony convictions in Oregon or any other jurisdiction.
No violation of any law involving controlled substances.
No violation of any law subject to denial as identified in OAR 259-008-0070.
Successful completion a pre-employment background check.
Complete Law Enforcement- Frontline National exam from National Testing Network.

Preferred Qualifications:
Associate’s degree and/or 1-3 years of experience in a similar role, such as private security, park rangers, police officer, military. Complete Law Enforcement- Frontline National exam from National Testing Network with a combined average of 85%.

Hiring Process:
The Portland State University Campus Public Safety hiring process is extensive. The application to hire process is as follows:

Apply for the position through this link: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/34943
Complete and submit to PSU NTN Frontline Law Enforcement Exam
Phone Interview
In Person Interview
Passing of Background Investigation
Contingent Offer
Passing Psychological Evaluation and Medical

Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:
No felony convictions in Oregon or any other jurisdiction

Driving Disqualifiers:
Must have an acceptable driving record and the ability to obtain a valid driver's license.

Drug Use Disqualifiers:
No violation of any law involving controlled substances.

Working Conditions:

Portland State University Campus Police Officers must be able to work a variety of shifts, including but not limited to mornings, afternoon, and nights. Work any day of the week, including but not limited to weekends and holidays. Public Safety Officers may be required to respond after normal hours to emergencies and report to work for regularly assigned shifts during campus closures. Some overtime may be required.

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