| Agency/Department Name |
|---|
| Oklahoma State University Police Department |
| Position Title |
| Police Officer |
| Job Type (Full-time, Part-time, Reserve, etc.) |
| Fulltime |
| Location |
| Stillwater |
| Minimum Requirements |
| High School/GED and a minimum 60 credit hours from an accredited college. Two (2) Years of Military service with an honorable discharge or prior certified law enforcement experience can substitute for the 60 hours of college credit. Post-secondary education may substitute for years of experience. As a general guideline, 1 year of full-time experience equals 1 year of post-secondary education. Yes Required Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses Before hire, the applicant will be required to have: Legally met all state and federal employment requirements Valid Oklahoma driver's license Ability to pass a battery of mental and physical tests Complete background investigation packet from the OSU Police/Public Safety Department Successfully pass extensive background investigation Successfully pass polygraph examination After hire, applicant will be required to acquire: Physical exam Drug scan Oklahoma Police Certification (CLEET Basic Police Academy) |
| Key Responsibilities |
| Join a team that’s more than just law enforcement — become part of a mission-driven department dedicated to protecting, serving, and shaping the future of Oklahoma State University. The OSU Police Department is looking for motivated, community-focused individuals who are ready to make a real impact on campus safety and student success. As an OSU Police Officer, you’ll do more than respond to calls — you’ll lead with presence, build lasting relationships, and be a trusted partner in creating a secure, inclusive, and thriving university environment. Our officers use advanced policing techniques and proactive strategies to prevent crime, enhance safety, and support the daily life of our campus community. This is your opportunity to serve with purpose. You’ll enforce state laws and university policies, but you’ll also play a key role in mentoring students, supporting major campus events, and standing as a visible symbol of safety and integrity. Whether you’re assisting a student late at night, de-escalating a situation with empathy, or working collaboratively across departments — every day brings new opportunities to lead, serve, and grow. At OSU, policing is about partnership. It’s about being part of something bigger. If you’re ready to take on a role where your presence matters and your work has lasting impact — we want you on our team. 1. General: Provides effective leadership, management, training, and discipline for a shift of police officers and performs related administrative duties. 2. General: Protects lives and property through the utilization of modern law enforcement techniques and procedures to better provide a safe and orderly educational environment. 3. General: Crime Prevention/Safety Enhancement - Engaged in a proactive, rather than reactive, mode of public safety responsibilities in an effort to prevent crimes or hazardous activities from being committed and to reduce the risks of accidents on campus by monitoring potential problems. 4. General: Public Service/Public Relations - Provides a public service by assisting faculty, staff, students, and visitors in their multitude of daily activities on the university campus. 5. General: Maintains Educational Environment - Provides a regulatory function through the enforcement of university rules and regulations, in addition to state criminal and traffic laws. |
| Salary/Compensation (if available) |
| 22.13 per hour no degree/ 22.71 Associate Degree/ 23.28 Bachelor's Degree |
| How to Apply (instructions and/or link) |
| https://jobs.okstate.edu/ Type Police in search bar position number AS6529 or 630598 |
| Contact Information (name, phone, email) |
| Lori McDonald 405-744-4088 lori.mcDonald@okstate.edu |
| Application Deadline |
| open |
| Other Information (optional details such as benefits, shift schedules, or notes) |
| Guaranteed OT coverage of Big 12 sporting events, oppurtunities for advancement. |
| Agency Logo/Seal (official file, .PNG or .JPEG preferred) |
| Agency Website and/or Social Media Links (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) |
| https://police.okstate.edu/ |
Last Modified on
Apr 20, 2026
