Security Officer - 2nd Shift (3pm - 11pm)

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Kiel Pepper

Work Schedule

Will work irregular hours and/or shifts including occasional weekends or holidays.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$14.81 - $15.38

Hourly

Priority Application Date

Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Primary shift will be 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. but may work irregular hours and/or shifts including occasional weekends or holidays.

About this Position

Responsible for the protection of this facility and its members against fire theft hazardous conditions and illegal or unauthorized entry to OSU-OKC. Monitor radio transmissions and respond to assigned calls and emergency calls for service. Complete incident reports and daily activity reports. Perform vehicle and foot patrols which are essential to the physical safety and security of students visitors employees and campus partners.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (Must maintain 16 hours of continuing education after hire).
• One-year responsible work experience.

Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:

• Current licensed unarmed security guard (Phase I and II) from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET).
• Must maintain required hours of CLEET approved courses per year.
• Valid Oklahoma drivers license; good driving record.

Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:

• Excellent ability to verbalize instructions directions or other types of communication to a diverse population of staff faculty students and visitors to campus.
• Must be fluent in English both orally and in writing.
• Strong attention to detail to detect irregularities and change of environment.
• Strong ability to calmly handle and/or diffuse chaotic or hostile situations.
• Ability to use radio to receive and dispatch emergency information.
• Must be able to evaluate safety requirements for the health and safety of all faculty staff and students on campus.
• Mature and professional demeanor.
• Must continuously demonstrate a professional and courteous disposition toward students visitors and employees. Patience tact and good judgment are mandatory requirements for this position.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate diplomatically clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing to exchange information give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately with all students faculty staff and community partners.
• High degree of initiative to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.
• Knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to office computers fax machines scanners internet Microsoft Office (Word Excel Access PowerPoint Outlook).
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• History of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in police science occupational/environmental safety or a related field.
• Previous experience as a security guard/officer or related safety field.
• Experience working in an educational environment.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provide customer service and assistance as needed.
2. You must wear issued uniform uniform articles and uniform accessories.
3. Officers are responsible for buying and maintaining other uniforms uniform articles and uniform accessories as required by the department. Sufficient quantities of uniform items shall be procured and maintained to ensure the highest possible standard of personal hygiene and appearance.
4. Participate with team members both in the department and the University to set and attain established goals and objectives.
5. Respond appropriately to new and different situations by using creativity innovation and initiative to identify solutions to problems.
6. Conform to all OSU System city state and federal laws and regulations.
7. Provide clear and concise staff reports for managerial/Administrative action. Keeps supervisor informed of concerns.
8. Able to respond quickly in emergency situations.
9. Able to take appropriate action when needed in the event of an emergency to handle incidents/situations effectively and professionally and coordinates with Administration in the event of a crisis.
10. Patrol campus buildings and parking lots by foot and vehicle. Check doors windows and other areas to ensure they are accessible or properly secured.
11. Adhere to instructions concerning all opening and closing of classrooms buildings events or other functions that would have an impact on the campus.
12. Act as the liaison between law enforcement agencies and OSU-OKC as necessary.
13. Evaluate condition of all parking areas to include outdoor lighting and make recommendations concerning any maintenance and repairs required.
14. Ensure that fleet vehicles are properly secured. Assists in maintenance safety and cleanliness of vehicles.
15. Assist Safety Coordinator with health and safety to eliminate unsafe and unhealthy working conditions.
16. Assist in the safety of the campus to include checking utilities mechanical electrical and storage areas for unusual or unsecure situations.
17. Attend required in-service and other training programs as required regardless of shift hours.
18. Complete all mandatory training and participate in a minimum of two professional development training courses each year.
19. Perform additional duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

Working Conditions:

• Will work irregular hours and/or shifts including occasional weekends or holidays.
• May be exposed to extreme weather conditions.
• Must wear issued uniform uniform articles and uniform accessories.
• Must present a clean professional uniform appearance while maintaining normal and acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Work will be performed in an office environment with a significant amount of public contact in person by telephone via email and various communication platforms.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical and mental stamina to perform the essential job functions.
• May need to lift up to 45 pounds. (If an object weighs more than 45 pounds OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift.).
• Extensive standing and/or walking; Occasional bending/stooping squatting/ crouching and pushing/pulling; Manual dexterity/visual ability to operate a motor vehicle computer and radio.
• Repetitive movement of hand/wrist.
• Duties require extensive use of computers telephones and other office equipment.

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.