Posting Number : 250082 Job Title : Public Safety Officer 1 Applicant Notification : Our Department is seeking to hire a full-time Public Safety Officer 1.
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Provide all documents as requested.A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.Incomplete applications will not be considered.Application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.Location : Main Campus, Downtown Center, Cottage Grove, Florence, Aviation Academy, Dental Clinic, KLCC Classification : Public Safety Officer 1 Position Type : Classified Anticipated Start Date : Upon Hire Salary / Wage : Hourly Salary / Wage Range : $ - $ Hourly (Classified Salary Level 10) Salary / Compensation Statement :
Hourly wage reflects an approximate annual salary of $44,658 – $65,492Lane’s robust package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance, basic term life insurance, long-term disability, vacation leave, personal time, and paid sick leave.New employees may not be placed on the salary schedule higher than any current employee in this Classification with the same or greater number of years of relevant experience.Lane Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the . Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to theGrant Statement : Working Schedule :
Full-timeVariable work hours based upon department needsMornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be requiredFLSA : Non-Exempt Position Status : Permanent Full / Part : Full-Time Annual Schedule : 260 Day (12 Month) Annual Schedule Details : Quicklink for Posting : POSTING TEXT Posting Date : 07 / 24 / 2025 Closing Date : 08 / 25 / 2025 Applicant Pool : No Open Until Filled : No Required QUALIFICATIONS Required Education : High school graduate or equivalent Required Experience : One (1) year of law enforcement or security experience. This experience must involve working in an environment where human relations, interpersonal and problem-solving skills are used. Licensure or Certification Requirements
A current and valid Oregon driver’s license.Current first aid / CPR / AED card.Conditions of Employment :
Ability to pass a criminal background check and meet the standards of ORS regarding criminal history.Ability to pass a psychology evaluation designed for police officers.Ability to pass a completed medical examination indicating the ability to complete the physical elements of the classification description.Must not have been convicted of a felony or any crime involving false statements or dishonesty within the last 15 years.Must meet the Oregon state-level requirements as a public safety officer within one (1) month of hire.Lane employees must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.Preferred QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Education Post-secondary education (including but not limited to), Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Crime Scene Investigation, Legal Studies, Law School, Forensic Science, Police Academy, Sheriff Academy, and EMT license. Preferred Experience Extensive experience in law enforcement or security that involves working substantially in an environment where human relations, interpersonal and problem-solving skills are used. Language Statement We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students. Bilingual / Multicultural Statement : Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education. Equivalency Statement : We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and / or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning. Position Purpose : Public Safety Officers will patrol the Lane Community College campus properties and provide immediate response to threats, emergencies, and dangerous situations. Officers will also provide law enforcement, rules enforcement, and crime prevention for the campus community. Essential Functions :
Enforce public laws and campus rules.Routinely conduct traffic stops, respond to fire and medical emergencies, assist persons in distress, and maintain order on campus.Operate patrol vehicles (motor vehicles, bicycles, and motorized vehicles).Officers must have sufficient fitness to perform all essential functions of a law enforcement officer, including making unaided arrests, rendering first aid and CPR, and responding to environmental and other campus emergencies.Operate technical devices including computer systems, cameras, radios, and alarms systems inside campus buildings, on-campus lands and in all weather conditions.Interact with belligerent individuals and resolve disputes using the minimum level of enforcement action necessary.Actively participate in training and master law enforcement tools such as batons, chemical sprays, and handcuffs.Enforce parking regulations.Fully participate in the on-campus judicial system and work with other law enforcement and fire agencies.Full-time officers are expected to gain expertise and learn subject matter expertise in specific areas of office operations.Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.Other duties as assigned.Equity and Inclusion
Demonstrate Lane Community College’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities.Duties are carried out respectfully, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College’s Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.Supervision Statement : Reports to and works under the general supervision of the Director of Public Safety and appointed lead officers in the chain of command. Work is performed independently using knowledge of applicable procedures, rules, regulations and statutes. Work is reviewed only periodically to assure conformance with established policies and to measure results. Positions in this classification may coordinate and lead the work of student assistants and hourly employees. Physical Demands / Working Environment :
Climb stairs and walk and stand for extended periods.Officers must occasionally run to emergency calls.Officers must be able to operate a motor vehicle for extended periods.Officers must be able to lift a fifty-pound (50 lb.) weight, have normal strength and range of motion and use of all limbs.Officer eyesight should be correctable to 20 / 20 and unassisted vision should minimally be 20 / 200.Officers must work safely.Officers work with hostile, aggressive or violent persons.Officers may work in dangerous situations, with large groups of upset individuals.Knowledge Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of :
Modern law enforcement or security patrol techniques.Differences between higher education law enforcement challenges and standard public or private law enforcement practices.Human relations.Criminal investigation procedures.Skills in :
Community policing practices.Problem-solving and decision-making.Human relations.Effective communication.Active listening.De-escalation techniques.Ability to :
Learn law enforcement or security competencies including commonly utilized Oregon criminal and traffic statutes.Learn and utilize campus information such as campus geography, policies, key contacts, specific procedures and expectations.Affect a lawful arrest.Learn technical and operational procedures on a variety of technologies including, but not limited to : radios, computers, and video systems.Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.