Lead Security Officer Armed I - III AS6425

Oklahoma State University • Tulsa, OK

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead for the Center for Health Sciences Security Department provides day-to-day leadership and supervision to security officers, ensuring security operations are performed efficiently and in accordance with university safety and security protocols. The Lead is the primary point of contact for officers on duty, providing guidance, training, and support and coordinating incident responses. The role collaborates with the Operations Captain and other security personnel to maintain a safe and secure campus environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, conferred on or before the agreed-upon start date.
• Two years of experience in a related field.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
• Valid Oklahoma driver's license.
• Current Oklahoma CLEET Phase 1 (Basic) and Phase 2 (Officer) licenses.
• Field Training Officer (FTO) certification.
• Knowledge of security operations, surveillance systems, and emergency response protocols.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in emergency situations.
• Polite and approachable manner.
• Ability to achieve and maintain a reasonable level of physical fitness and strength.
• Trustworthy character.
• Flexible and responsible approach to work; patience in all situations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems as they arise and follow instructions.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Confidence and ability to deal with difficult or confrontational people.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of customer care and a non-judgmental approach.
• Ability to relate well to a wide range of people and respond positively to stressful situations.
• Ability to work with technical equipment, such as closed-circuit television.
• Willingness to learn new skills, take training opportunities, and stay current with changes in security-sector standards.
• Clean criminal record.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with teammates, colleagues, and customers.
• Ability to perform the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodations, including lifting and carrying 75 pounds; walking or running stairs; pursuing a suspect up to one-half mile; detaining a suspect; moving an injured person to safety; operating a security vehicle; and standing or walking continuously for a regular eight-hour period.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in first aid and/or other relevant emergency response areas.
• Two years of employment as a security officer with Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences.
• Knowledge of security field training operations, the Omnigo tracking system, Clery reporting, and Milestone and Verkada camera technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of security officers.
• Ensure security operations align with university safety and security protocols.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for officers on duty.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to security officers.
• Coordinate responses to incidents.
• Collaborate with the Operations Captain and other security personnel to maintain a safe and secure campus environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED