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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

• 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