Security Officer Armed I-III AS6417

Security Officer Armed I-III AS6417

• 495396
• Tulsa
• SYSTEM OPERATIONS (STW)
• Staff Full-time
• High school diploma or equivalent

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Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Michael Galbraith, michael.galbraith@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Must be able to work all shifts.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$18.00 - $25.00

Hourly

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

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 premises being secured.

Please be prepared to show licenses/certifications if selected for an interview. CLEET Certification Phase 1 (Basic), Phase 2 (Officer) and Current Driver License

Security Officer Job Responsibilities, but are not limited to the following:

• 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
• 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 communication devices
• Giving directions and other information to visitors
• Writing reports for the police or courts
• Conducting general reception duties
• Creating and distributing building access cards

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Valid Oklahoma driver license
• Current Oklahoma CLEET License in: Phase 1 (Basic), Phase 2 (Officer)

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Exhibit polite and approachable manner at all times
• Achieve and maintain a reasonable level of physical fitness and strength
• Possess and demonstrate a trustworthy character
• Possess a flexible and responsible approach to the job
• Demonstrate the ability to be patient regardless of the situation
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems as they arise
• Possess a basic knowledge of computers
• Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions
• Possess a confident approach and ability to deal with difficult/confrontational people
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of customer care
• Possess a non-judgmental approach
• Possess and demonstrate the ability to relate well to a wide range of people
• Possess the ability to respond positively to stressful situations
• Possess the ability to work with technical equipment (e.g. closed-circuit television)
• Eager to learn new skills and take training opportunities when offered
• Possess a willingness to stay abreast of changes in standards within the security sector
• Possess a clean criminal record
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with team mates, colleagues and customers.

Working Conditions

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.

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.