From serving overseas in the United States Air Force to my current role as a Fish & Wildlife Trooper with the Oregon State Police, I’ve always felt a strong sense of duty to serve my community and those around me. The position of OSPOA President isn’t just a fast track to greater autonomy and a bigger paycheck; it’s an opportunity to serve our members, improve their everyday lives, and leave the Association in a better position than I found it.

In addition to nearly ten years of law enforcement experience, I’ve served as a Worksite Representative, Region Representative, and most recently as the elected Bargaining Representative for the Fish & Wildlife Division. This unique combination of experience gives me the knowledge of a seasoned union representative coupled with the insight of a “boots on the ground” trooper. Those who know me know that transparency and straightforward communication are the cornerstones of my philosophy on leadership. As President, you can expect my commitment to those principles to remain steadfast and resolute.

I believe that the best leaders are those who practice servant leadership; who feel that it is their duty to care for, empower, and serve those they lead. As President, you can expect these tenets to be what guide my decision-making and ensure that I remain loyal to the interests of our members and not the benefits of the position. All too often, candidates over-promise and under-deliver. With me, that won’t be the case. I can’t promise to secure you the biggest raise in the Association’s history or shelter you from any and all disciplinary action - those promises just aren’t realistic. I can, however, promise that as your President, I will work tirelessly to ensure that our members are treated with fairness and dignity.

My primary concern is the health and wellbeing of our members. Countless studies have shown what the devastating effects that a career in law enforcement can do to a person, regardless of whether they are sworn or non-sworn. My goal is to reduce that impact as much as possible to ensure that our members lead the best lives that they can, both on and off duty.

My diverse background and varied professional experiences give me a unique perspective that allows me to understand the needs and desires of our broad and multi-faceted membership.

Regardless of your position in the agency, your opinion as an OSPOA member matters, and I’m here to make sure that it’s heard!

My name is Cameron Jamison and I’m asking for YOUR vote!

Experience:

  • Patrol Division

  • Fish & Wildlife Division

  • Field Training Officer

  • Camp Staff

  • Recruit Mentor

  • Inclusion Team

  • OSPOA Office Representative

  • OSPOA Region Representative & State Executive Committee (SEC) Board Member

  • Bargaining Team Representative

  • Southwest Region WED Coordinator

Career

For me, 2026 marks a decade in law enforcement, but my career in public service began long before that. In 2011, I enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served overseas as a Security Forces member (Military Police). During my military service I had the opportunity to work in a variety of different positions including Patrolman, Security Team Leader, QRF Leader, Unit Deployment Manager, and Desk Sergeant (Dispatcher/Security Controller).

Upon separating from the Air Force, I began working toward my Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration while working full time as a federal civilian employee with the U.S. Army at Tripler Army Medical Center. After about a year of working for the Army, I found that I missed the rewarding feeling of working in public service and accepted a position as a Police Officer at the United States Air Force Academy. I later moved to High Point, North Carolina and began my career outside of the DoD as a city police officer. In early 2019, I moved to Oregon and although I had my sights set on joining OSP, they weren’t hiring at the time so I opted for another Police Officer position with the McMinnville Police Department where I worked until OSP started hiring again. About a year later, I found myself walking onto the DPSST campus wearing the dark blue uniform of a Recruit Trooper. Six years later, I’m still wearing the dark blue uniform, but now instead of marching around the DPSST campus I spend my days in the mountains and forests of Southern Oregon working as a Fish & Wildlife Trooper.

Military

United States Air Force

Security Forces (Military Police)

Federal Civilian Employee

Tripler Army Medical Center

United States Air Force Academy (Police Officer)

Law Enforcement

Greensboro Police Department

High Point Police Department

McMinnville Police Department

Oregon State Police

Volunteer

Above the Notch Humane Society

Camp Rosenbaum

American Legion Law Enforcement Career Camp

Law Enforcement Explorers Program

Training & Education

Although education is not a substitute for experience, it does provide leaders with additional tools and skills that can be beneficial in uniting, motivating, and improving the lives of those they serve.

After nearly 15 years in public service and 3,000+ hours of training, I’m still learning new things every day. The day you stop learning is the day you become ineffective and obsolete. In addition to my training and experience, I’ve also earned several academic degrees that I believe help me to better understand the needs of our members and how we as an Association can better meet those needs while remaining focused on the agency’s mission. I’ve outlined my academic accomplishments below for your consideration.

In 2016, I graduated from Kaplan University with an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice.

In 2018, I graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration

And in 2025, I graduated from Norwich University with a Master’s Degree in Public Sector Leadership and Crisis Management.

Master of Science in Management

Concentration in Public Sector Leadership & Crisis Management

Norwich University

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration

University of Phoenix

Advanced Police Officer Certification

Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training

More than 3,000 hours of training

Licensed Private Investigator

Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training