OHSU Police Officer

Job description

Incident Response & Investigation
• 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.

Patrol & Enforcement
• Actively patrol/monitor area(s) of responsibility on foot, bicycle, in a vehicle, or via CCTV/DVMRE. Patrol/monitoring areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Inside and outside of OHSU facilities and buildings, both on and off campus
• OHSU grounds, property, and parking areas, both on and off campus
• Specific target areas
• Other areas, as assigned
• Issue citations as necessary and authorized to persons or vehicles for violations of University policies or applicable laws.
• Contact individuals in or around OHSU facilities to enforce University policies, as necessary or directed.
• Police Officers may be designated Acting Sergeant, Field Training Officer or other responsibilities assigned.

Community Relations/Customer Service
• Respond to non-emergency requests for assistance from all members of the OHSU community, including patients, staff, students, visitors, and others in/on, or in close proximity to, OHSU facilities and/or property. Requests may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assisting motorists with jump starts, emergency fuel, lost or stolen vehicles, vehicle accidents, etc.
• Assisting persons needing information about OHSU facilities, parking, access, directions, etc. Provides bilingual and cultural relevant support as need by customers.
• Providing security assessments for facilities or personal safety concerns.
• Escorting persons with specific safety concerns and/or as requested and appropriate.
• Locking/Unlocking facilities upon authorized request or according to DPS procedure and practices.
• Answering general information questions from the public, staff, or students concerning security regulations, building locations and campus activities.
• Provide helpful community relations, customer service, and pro-active reporting functions with the DPS staff and customers throughout OHSU, including, but not limited to, the following:
• Inform the appropriate department(s) of any problems noticed, changes in conditions, possible/actual interruptions of services, unsafe conditions, and any potential/actual unsafe condition.
• Actively develop strong, productive working relationships with key individuals in all areas of the University by initiating non-crisis contacts whenever possible.
• Interact with all community members in a professional, courteous, and inclusive manner that reflects positively on the DPS and OHSU.
• Employs the Community Oriented Policing (COP) and Problem Oriented Policing (POP) philosophy when working with the OHSU communities and surrounding neighborhoods and other groups to solve common problems.
• Attends cultural competency lecture series, events, and activities as organized by the Center for Diversity & Inclusion.
• Works to build community partnerships
• Employs the SARA model for problem solving
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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

Additional Requirements:
• 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
• 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