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Summary
Security Officer - Armed I-III GS9806
Job no: 494175
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Tulsa
Categories: Police/Security
Campus
OSU-Center for Health Sciences
Contact Name & Email
Michael Galbraith, michael.galbraith@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
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
- 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 teammates, colleagues and customers.
Advertised: 08 Apr 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time
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Job Description
Security Officer - Armed I-III GS9806
Job no: 494175
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Tulsa
Categories: Police/Security
Campus
OSU-Center for Health Sciences
Contact Name & Email
Michael Galbraith, michael.galbraith@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
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
- 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 teammates, colleagues and customers.
Advertised: 08 Apr 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time
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