Armed Security Officer

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.

Special Job Dimensions:

The Armed Security Officer position requires physical stamina to perform assigned shift in all types of environmental conditions, safely operate a motor vehicle, safely perform bicycle patrols, perform foot patrol, stand for extended periods of time, defend themselves and others in actual physical combat, occasionally lift and move people or heavy objects, climb or jump physical obstacles, and run various distances. 

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.  Days and hours may vary and could include holidays, weekends, and evening/overnight shifts.  This position may work on different sites on occasion, e.g. main campus, Oxley Health Sciences Facility, 101 E. Archer, Gilcrease Museum.

Note: The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed.  They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job.  The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day.  Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description. 

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