Oklahoma State University Tulsa , OK 74120
Posted 1 week ago
Position Details
Req ID:
req17712
Position Title:
Security Officer
Position Type:
Staff Full-Time
Position Number:
633673
OSU Campus:
Tulsa - Center for Health Sciences/OSU Medicine
Department:
ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS
Location Address:
1111 W 17th Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74107
United States
Hiring Supervisor:
Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):
16.53 - 18.60, Hourly
Work Schedule:
Varies; Typically, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day; Occasional overtime as needed
Faculty Appt Period:
Job Summary:
Job Summary:
Security Officers are responsible for maintaining the security of people, buildings, and their contents, and preventing break-ins and theft through guarding and surveillance. Security officers work in a range of environments and are expected to deal with a wide range of situations as they occur; ensuring that businesses, properties, and valuables are protected from harm. The role of a security officer will depend on the nature of the company or premises being secured.
Responsibilities could involve but are not limited to:
Personally patrolling a given area.
Monitoring a building via closed circuit television
Managing door control for entertainment venues such as bars and night clubs
Maintaining security at an or car park
Travelling with valuable goods in a specialist security vehicle
Security Officer Job Responsibilities:
Patrolling one or a number of premises
Monitoring activity outside and inside a premises through observation and closed circuit television
Signing in visitors to a building
Sorting post and checking suspicious packages
Performing checks on building traffic (the people going in and out of a building)
Recording any suspicious activity and taking any necessary action
Guarding valuables or cash (typically in a secure vehicle)
Communicating relevant information to other security officers via walkie-talkies or other communication devices
Giving directions and other information to visitors
Getting to know fellow security officers and other colleagues (building up relationships usually makes the job a lot easier)
Writing reports for the police or courts
Conducting general reception duties
Creating and distributing building access cards
Managing the car-park (if the premises has one)
Environmental Hazards:
There is exposure to physical danger, such as:
1.Dangerous criminal elements
2.Arrest situations
3.Mentally deranged persons
4.Traffic accidents
5.Unruly crowds
6.Exposure to disease or hazardous materials during emergency responses
7.Various weather and hazardous conditions, which may be unpleasant.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to lift and carry 75 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodations. This position also may require walking and running up or down multiple flights of stairs, chasing a fleeing suspect a moderate distance (up to ½ mile), detaining a suspect and maintaining custody, lifting or pulling an injured person to safety, operating a security vehicle in routine and emergency situations, and standing and/or walking continuously for a regular eight-hour
(If you are viewing this job posting outside of the actual OSU job application website, please go to jobs.okstate.edu to apply and submit a resume.)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please be prepared to show licenses/certifications if selected for an interview. CLEET Certification Phase 1 (Basic), Phase 2 (Officer) and Phase 4 (Firearms); Current Driver License
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
Required:
High School/GED
Valid Oklahoma driver license
Current Oklahoma CLEET License in: Phase 1 (Basic), Phase 2 (Officer) and Phase 4 (Firearms)
Skills, Proficiencies and Knowledge:
A polite and approachable manner at all times
A reasonable level of physical fitness and strength
A trustworthy character
A flexible and responsible approach to the job
The ability to be patient regardless of the situation
Good verbal and written communication skills
The ability to solve problems as they arise
A basic knowledge of IT
The ability to follow instructions
A confident approach and ability to deal with difficult/confrontational people
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A good knowledge of customer care
A non-judgmental approach
The ability to relate well to a wide range of people
The ability to respond positively to stressful situations
Good eyesight
The ability to work with technical equipment (e.g. closed-circuit television and walkie-talkies)
A willingness to learn and take training opportunities when offered
A willingness to stay abreast of changes in standards within the security sector
A clean criminal record
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