Armed Security Officer, Tulsa

Job Description

The Armed Security Officer reports to the Assistant Director / Captain - Patrol or Captain and is responsible for carrying out basic security functions to ensure safe and effective prevention, response, and recovery from threats to the University of Tulsa students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

Patrol Informs the Lieutenant-Patrol, Armed Security Officer Lead, or supervisor of any unusual situations or circumstances that come to their attention. Patrol assigned areas securing scheduled buildings and ensuring safety of university property. Patrol assigned areas of the university property making inquiries and inspection oriented towards protecting of life and property, preventing crime and accidents.Maintain 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.Minimum Qualifications

Be at least 21 years of age; High School Diploma or GED; Valid OK State Driver's License; Successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination, vision screening and a 10-panel drug screening; Ability to meet and maintain the requirements set forth in 59 O.S., section 1750.1 et seq., The Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act; Must be eligible to be certified for CLEET: Phases 1-4 (Private Investigator&Armed) within (6) months of appointment;

Previous experience in physical security, loss prevention, military service, or close protection. (Preferred)

Physical Demands

The Armed Security Officer position requires physical stamina to perform assigned shift in all types of environmental conditions, safely operate a motor vehicle, safely perform bicycle patrols, perform foot patrol, stand for extended periods of time, defend themselves and others in actual physical combat, occasionally lift and move people or heavy objects, climb or jump physical obstacles, and run various distances.

This position requires shift work - hours and days may vary. May be required to work holidays, weekends, and/or after hours for special events hosted on university properties. May be subject to call back in the event of an emergency or because of special events. Will be assigned a primary location, but may be required to work at a different site on occasion, e.g. main campus, Gilcrease Museum.

About Us

The University of Tulsa is a student-centered research university that cultivates interconnected learning experiences to explore complex ideas and create new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry. Guided by our commitment to service and inclusion, we prepare individuals to make meaningful contributions to our campus, our community, and our world.

The University endeavors to create and nurture an informed and inclusive environment in its workplace and educational programs. Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity are integral parts of the University not just because they are legally mandated, but because we recognize that the present and future strength of the university is based primarily on people and their skills, experience, and potential. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University seeks to recruit, select, and promote students, faculty, and all other employees on the basis of individual merit.