Sergeant 630173

Lori McDonald, [email protected]

Must be able to work all shifts

$36.21 - $39.51

About this Position

• Supervise and coordinate daily patrol operations, ensuring coverage, efficiency, and adherence to department policies.
• Respond to major incidents as a first-line supervisor providing tactical decision-making.
• Mentor, coach, and evaluate patrol officers, fostering professional growth and readiness.
• Review reports, case files, and incident documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Serve as a liaison between command staff and patrol teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment with departmental goals.
• Proven law enforcement experience, including prior supervisory or acting supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong decision-making skills under pressure, with the ability to remain calm and focused in critical situations.
• In-depth knowledge of patrol procedures, criminal law, and departmental policies.
• Excellent communication skills—both for leading officers and engaging with the public.
• Commitment to ethical policing, community engagement, and continuous professional development.
• Certification as a sworn law enforcement officer in good standing.
• A department culture that values integrity, teamwork, and proactive policing.
• Opportunities for leadership training, specialized certifications, and career advancement.
• Paid training.
• Strong community support and a collaborative relationship with local organizations.

• Associate's (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Three (3) years of police experience with OSUPD or five (5) years certified law enforcement experience with 1 year as a supervisor.

State of Oklahoma CLEET (Council of Law Enforcement, Education & Training) Basic Certification, plus Police Officer and Sr.

Police Officer minimums as listed below.

A.

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 Department

Successfully pass extensive background investigation

Successfully pass polygraph examination

Physical exam

Drug scan

11. 24-hour emergency vehicle operation training

Eight hours of CPR training

B.

Successfully pass six (6) month probationary period

C.

Mandated participation in Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System (OLERS)

D.

Received two most recent evaluations of 3.00 or higher

II.

Certification in at least three (3) of the following areas: Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), radar, intoxilyzer, or bike patrol

III. 120 hours of CLEET continuing education units or 100 hours and CLEET Intermediate certification

A Sergeant must have full sensory perception to properly handle those activities normally expected of a law enforcement officer.

Minor deficiencies in sensory perception (sight, hearing), which can be corrected to functional levels, may be acceptable.

It is required that the Sergeant possess the verbal skills to effectively communicate with others and have the ability to effectively interview those persons to gain pertinent information.

Officers must be able to communicate quickly and clearly over a police radio.

It is required that Sergeants develop the mental ability to deal with stressful situations yet remain calm and make rational decisions involving the lives and safety of others.

It is required that Sergeants possess the physical capabilities (including the use of both arms and legs) and psychomotor skills to be able to perform the following tasks:

a.

Walk and run up or down multiple flights of stairs or stadium steps.

b.

Lift or pull an injured person to safety (up to 200 lbs.).

c.

Operate a police vehicle in routine and emergency situations.

d.

Chase a fleeing suspect a moderate distance, up to 1/2 mile.

e.

Apprehend a suspect and maintain custody.

f.

Handcuff an arrested person who may resist.

g.

Become proficient (and fire a qualifying score) with the department-issued firearm on both day and nighttime courses.

h.

Stand and/or walk continuously for a regular eight-hour shift.

i.

To be proficient in CLEET trained defensive tactics.

j.

Manually direct traffic.

A Sergeant will be expected to perform day-to-day duties through the operation of the following types of equipment:

Police motor vehicle (siren, public address system, and emergency lighting system - qualification required)

Vehicle entry tools

Radar (speed enforcement and public awareness types - qualification required)

Video recorder and camera

Fingerprint equipment (latent and rolled)

Military style binoculars and telescopes

Police sidearm (qualification required)

Police shotgun (qualification required)

ASP non-lethal impact device (qualification required)

Police handcuffs (qualification required)

Basic mechanics hand tools

• Bachelor's Bachelor’s degree. Previous police or military experience preferred.
• Prior Law enforcement experience in a University setting.