Unarmed Security Officer

University of Tulsa•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Museum Unarmed Security Officer carries out the museum’s basic security functions, including protecting people and property, maintaining public order, preventing crime, responding to emergencies, diffusing difficult situations, securing buildings, and enforcing museum rules and regulations. The role reports directly to the Museum Security Manager and works under the supervision of the Museum Unarmed Security Officer – Shift Lead. The officer staffs security posts, monitors staff and visitors, patrols museum buildings and grounds, and operates video surveillance, door-access, and alarm systems. The position also supports opening and closing procedures, gallery inventory verification, special-event security, crowd and traffic control, visitor assistance, emergency first aid, incident investigations and reporting, and access to locked areas for authorized people. Shift schedules may vary, and the officer may be required to work weekends, holidays, after hours, or on call during emergencies or increased workloads. The University of Tulsa describes itself as committed to service, inclusion, affirmative action, and equal employment opportunity, and states that it does not discriminate in its programs or employment on the listed protected grounds.

Requirements

Proficient with Microsoft Excel and familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
Current Oklahoma CLEET certification in Phase 1 (basic) and Phase 2 (security officer), or ability to meet and satisfy the requirements of 59 O.S., section 1750.1 et seq. (the Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act), and/or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

Pursue the goals of the university, museum, and department.
Report unusual situations or circumstances to the Shift Lead and/or Museum Security Manager.
Staff stationary security positions and monitor the activities of staff, guests, and visitors.
Patrol the museum and its grounds, making inquiries and inspections to protect museum assets and prevent crime and accidents.
Monitor video surveillance cameras, the door-access program, and alarm systems.
Perform light computer data entry.
Maintain regular radio contact with museum security personnel and report unusual situations or circumstances.
Assist with opening and closing the museum.
Assist with daily verification of gallery inventories.
Provide emergency first aid to injured or ill persons.
Provide information, directions, and assistance to museum guests and visitors.
Assist with security for special events at the museum.
Provide crowd and/or traffic control during scheduled activities and emergency situations.
Admit authorized people into locked buildings and rooms during business and non-business hours.
Respond to building alarms and calls for assistance.
Investigate assigned incidents on museum grounds and document findings on departmental report forms.
Diffuse difficult situations and accompany unauthorized individuals off museum grounds.
Provide extensive customer service to staff and visitors.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Museum Security Manager.