Armed Security Officer

University of Tulsa•Tulsa, OK

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Armed Security Officer is responsible for patrolling assigned areas to secure buildings, ensure the safety of university property, and protect life and property. This role involves investigating incidents, enforcing regulations, providing emergency first aid, and assisting university personnel, students, and visitors. Specific duties may include gallery inventory verification, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, and assisting with museum opening and closing procedures. The position requires making critical decisions under stress, de-escalating difficult situations, and determining the appropriate use of force. Officers are expected to defend themselves and others, provide security for valuable transports, and accurately document all investigations and administrative tasks. This role may involve bodily harm, public criticism, health and safety hazards, and occasional overtime or extended duty hours. The University of Tulsa is a student-centered research university committed to interconnected learning and creating new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry. They strive to cultivate an informed and inclusive environment, valuing affirmative action and equal employment opportunity, and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Recruitment and promotion are based on individual merit.

Requirements

Proficiency utilizing a computer with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams software
Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to de-escalate potentially dangerous and emotional situations
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to exercise total discretion in managing sensitive and confidential information
Ability to meet and maintain the firearms qualification standards established by the University of Tulsa Security Department
Ability to successfully meet and maintain the physical fitness standards established by the University of Tulsa Security Department
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas securing scheduled buildings and ensuring safety of university property.
Patrol assigned areas 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.
Conducting daily verification of gallery inventories.
Monitoring the museum’s CCTV and alarm systems.
Assisting with the daily opening and closing of the museum.
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.
Determines when, and under what circumstances, to use non-lethal or deadly force.
Defend themselves and others in actual physical combat.
Provides security during the transportation of large sums of cash, and/or other valuables.
Investigates all assigned incidents and accurately documents the investigation results into an incident reporting system.
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.