Armed Security Officer at University of Tulsa in Tulsa, OK

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Job Description Job Title: Armed Security Officer – Part-Time Grade: Reports To: Assistant Director of TU Security / Captain - Patrol Status: or Captain – Gilcrease Department/Location: TU Security / University of Tulsa Updated: 2/22/2024 ______________________ Job Summary : The Armed Security Officer reports to the Assistant Director / Captain – Patrol or Captain – Gilcrease 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. This position is part-time and based on the need for additional officers to maintain adequate staffing levels due to special events being held on university properties or other situations. 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. Gilcrease Museum Conducting daily verification of gallery inventories. Monitoring the museum’s CCTV and alarm systems. Assisting with the daily opening and closing of the museum. Security 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. Administrative 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. Special Considerations May be subjected to bodily harm with the possibility of loss of life. May be subjected to public criticism and social pressures that create stress. May encounter both health and safety hazards and wear required personal protective equipment. Occasionally remain on duty, beyond assigned shift in the event of an emergency. Occasionally work outside assigned shift hours due to an increased workload or special university events. Occasional additional duties as determined by the University, department, Director of TU Security, Captain – Patrol, or Captain - Gilcrease. Knowledge/Skill/Ability Equivalent Education/Experience Proficiency utilizing a computer with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint