Unarmed Security Officer
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Position Title
Unarmed Security Officer
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Unarmed Security Officer reports to the Captain-Gilcrease and is responsible for carrying out basic security functions to ensure safe and effective prevention, response, and recovery from threats to the Gilcrease Museum.
Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
Patrol
• Informs the supervisor of any unusual situations or circumstances that come to their attention.
• Staff a stationary security position to monitor activities of staff, students, and guests.
• Patrol assigned areas of the university property securing building and making inquiries and inspection oriented towards protecting of life and property, preventing crime and accidents.
• Maintains regular radio contact with the Communication Center reporting any unusual situations and requesting assistance from police or fire.
• Properly investigate all assigned incidents that occur on university property and document the findings of the investigation on department report forms.
• Observes and reports any faulty or unsafe equipment and/or conditions.
• Enforces University safety, parking, and traffic regulations by the issuance of University citations.
• Provides emergency first aid to injured or ill person(s) and assists in the transportation of these persons when necessary.
• Admits authorized person(s) into secured buildings, facilities, and rooms during business and non-business hours.
• Responds to building alarms.
• Responds to calls for assistance.
• Assists stranded motorists by jump-starting batteries, changing flat tires, and pushing disabled vehicles.
• Provides crowd and/or traffic control during scheduled activities and/or emergency situations.
• Provides basic information, direction, and assistance to university personnel, students, and visitors.
• Makes crucial decisions under stress and is held accountable for the result.
• De-escalates difficult situations and accompanies unauthorized individuals off university owned and controlled property.
• Gilcrease Museum
o Assist in daily verification of gallery inventories.
o Monitoring the museum's CCTV and alarm systems.
o Assist with the daily opening and closing of the museum.
Administrative
• Accurately completes all necessary administrative forms and reports.
• Testifies clearly and truthfully during campus conduct hearings and legal court proceedings.
• Required to complete all assigned University and department training.
Special Considerations
• May be subjected to bodily harm with the possibility of loss of life.
• May be subjected to public criticism and social pressures that create stress.
• May encounter both health and safety hazards and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Occasionally remain on duty, beyond assigned shift in the event of an emergency.
• Occasionally work outside assigned shift hours due to an increased workload or special university events.
• Occasional additional duties as determined by the University, department, Director of TU Security, Captain-Patrol, or Captain-Gilcrease.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Current Oklahoma CLEET Certification in Phase 1 (Basic) and Phase 2 (Officer) or the ability to successfully complete and be certified in CLEET
Current Oklahoma Driver's License or the ability to obtain one before appointment
High School Diploma or equivalent certificate
Ability to maintain the requirements set forth in 59 O.S., section 1750.1 et seq., The Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act
Proficiency utilizing a computer with Microsoft Word and Excel software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
The ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
The ability to perform foot patrols
Occasionally lift and move people or heavy objects
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1159P
Open Date
10/28/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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