Reserve Police Officer

Job Summary

A sworn police officer who will assist in providing a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors of Southern Nazarene University. Provide proactive law enforcement services for unlawful activities on SNU’s main campus or off‑campus locations. Provide knowledge and experience from a law enforcement standpoint in collaboration with other university departments.

Responsibilities

• Enforce applicable state, local, federal laws and campus policies.
• Conduct foot and mobile patrols of the campus, facilities and vicinity.
• Work special events on campus when a law enforcement presence is needed.
• Enforce parking and other university regulations; respond to reports of criminal activity and accidents; write reports.
• Conduct field interviews.
• Write citations for traffic violations on city streets.
• Administer field training program and train new and tenured employees.
• Attend departmental training, as requested or required.
• Maintain accurate activity log; write & submit comprehensive reports.
• Provide emergency assistance during natural emergencies, fires, accidents, and personal injuries.
• Orally communicate campus regulations, rules and policies to members of the campus community and others on campus.
• Coordinate, with dispatchers and other officers, field activity via hand‑held radio, and receive information from such sources via hand‑held radio.
• Provide transport and escort services to university officials and visiting dignitaries.
• Assist motorists with lost key entries, jump starts and flat tires.
• Provide dispatch or departmental support services, as requested.
• Work collaboratively with other officers, staff, supervisors, and guests.
• Meet and maintain all standards and requirements for physical agility, strength and conditioning, and firearms, as required.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Remain proficient with all training relating to the carry and use of firearms.
• Coordinate and provide support for parking and crowd management at major events on campus or off‑campus facilities.
• Assist law enforcement agencies with support and proper information in a timely manner regarding calls received and violation of laws on campus.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age upon appointment.
• At least 2 years prior law enforcement experience.
• Current full‑time or reserve CLEET certification in good standing.
• Prior experience as a Field Training Officer (FTO) and/or CLEET‑certified instructor (highly desirable).
• Personal health and fitness level sufficient for extended walking, standing, running, stair climbing, lifting or moving moderately weighted items, and possible physical contact.
• Proven leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Good written and oral communication abilities for incident reporting, directives, and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficiency with technology related to email, word processing, video surveillance systems, processing parking violations and citations, etc.
• Must pass a background investigation, including contact with previous law enforcement agencies, fingerprint check, and other criminal‑justice system checks.
• Post‑offer suitability for law enforcement service determined through a law enforcement psychological examination.
• Commitment to Southern Nazarene University’s Christian mission and an understanding of the importance of diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Supervision Received

Receives supervision and work assignments from the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police and/or Assistant Director of Public Safety.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Availability

Volunteer position; required 10 hours per month, primarily evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.