Police Major- TULSA

Police Major

Essential Duties:

Serves as command staff supervisor of commissioned, non-commissioned, and civilian personnel for the University of Oklahoma.  Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by fulfilling training and reporting obligations related to campus safety protocols.

Essential Duties:

• Oversees the overall administration and day-to-day operations of assigned area.

• Assumes responsibility as the highest ranking officer in the department in the absence of the Chief and Deputy Chief.

• Supervises employees, including hiring, discipline, training and evaluating performance.

• Interprets and administers policy and procedures.

• Formulates or directs the preparation of special orders.

• Conducts management review of all department operations.

• Conducts preliminary investigations of all complaints tendered against department personnel as assigned by Administration.

• Ensures implementation of personnel development and skill enhancement programs for department personnel.

• Participates in planning of programs and services.        

• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Public Administration, Psychology, Criminology, or Corrections, Criminal Justice, AND:

• 60 months experience in Law Enforcement, 24 months in supervision/management of police/security officers and 12 months experience in administration of a police department/security force, or closely related field.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months experience in Law Enforcement in lieu of the Bachelor’s Degree for a total of 108 months related experience.

Working Conditions:

• Physical: Frequently communicates clearly and concisely.  Frequently walk, climb stairs, and stand for extended periods of time. Occasionally climb ladders and carry at least 30 pounds above shoulders. 

• Environmental: Works extended periods of time during emergency situations and critical incidents.  Frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions.

Certifications or Licenses:

• Valid Oklahoma Driver License

• CLEET certified police officer

• Must pass medical exam, as well as a physical fitness test.

• Obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through the department

• CLEET Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age, a U.S. citizen or in resident alien status defined by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration.  Must have fingerprint clearance from FBI and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and not have a conviction in state or federal court for any felony, crime of moral turpitude or a crime of domestic violence.  Must not have been involuntarily committed to a state mental institute.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of police procedures for gathering information involving crime and incident investigations, reporting and documentation

• Ability to pass a University psychological evaluation using a psychological instrument approved by CLEET

• Ability to complete complex administrative paperwork

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to operate police equipment, i.e., radar, breath alcohol analyzers, mobile computers and radio, lock systems

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