We are committed to protecting and serving our community with integrity, fairness, and respect. Every day, we work to build trust, prevent crime, and ensure the safety of our Community. Our core value—service before self—guides every decision we make, from the way we respond to emergencies to how we engage with Students, Staff, and Faculty.

 

The Impact You'll Make

 

As a Police Patrol Sergeant, you will be the operational heartbeat of our patrol division. You’ll lead from the front—coordinating patrol activities, mentoring officers, and making critical decisions in high-pressure situations. Your leadership will directly shape the effectiveness of our patrol operations, the safety of our officers, and the confidence our community places in its police force.

 

What You'll Do

What You'll Bring

Why You'll Love It Here

Join Us

If you’re ready to lead with courage, mentor the next generation of officers, and make a lasting difference in the safety and trust of our community, we want to hear from you. 

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: 

1. Legally met all state and federal employment requirements 

2. Valid Oklahoma driver's license 

3. Ability to pass a battery of mental and physical tests 

4. Complete background investigation packet from the OSU Police Department 

5. Successfully pass extensive background investigation 

6. Successfully pass polygraph examination 

7. Physical exam 

9. Drug scan 

10. Oklahoma Police Certification (CLEET)

11. 24-hour emergency vehicle operation training 

12. 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.