Unarmed Security Officer

Description

Job Summary :

The Museum Unarmed Security Officer will report directly to the Museum Security Manager and under the supervision of the Museum Unarmed Security Officer Shift Lead will be responsible for carrying out the basic security functions of the museum including but not limited to; the protection of life and property maintenance of public order prevention of crime response to emergency situations diffusing difficult situations securing buildings and enforcing museum rules and regulations.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

• Ensure that the goals of the university museum and department are being pursued.

• Inform the Shift Lead and/or the Museum Security Manager of any unusual situations or circumstances that come to their attention.

• Staffs stationary security positions located within the museum and monitors activities of staff guests and visitors.

• Patrols the museum and its grounds making inquiries and inspections oriented towards protecting museum assets preventing crime and accidents.

• Monitors the museums video surveillance cameras door access program and alarm systems.

• Performs light computer data entry.

• Maintains regular radio contact with museum security personnel reporting any unusual situations or circumstances.

• Assists with the opening and closing of the museum.

• Assists in the daily verification of gallery inventories.

• Provides emergency first aid to injured or ill persons.

• Provides basic information directions and assistance to museum guests and visitors.

• Assists with providing security for special events occurring at the museum.

• Provides crowed and/or traffic control during scheduled activities and/or emergency situations.

• Admits authorized persons into locked buildings and rooms during business and non-business hours.

• Responds to building alarms.

• Responds to calls for assistance.

• Properly investigates all assigned incidents that occur on museum grounds and documents the findings of the investigation on departmental report forms.

• Diffuses difficult situations and accompanies unauthorized individuals off museum grounds.

• Provides extensive customer service to staff and visitors.

• Any other duties as assigned by the Museum Security Manager.

Required Qualifications:

Equivalent Education/Experience

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.

• Current Oklahoma CLEET certification in Phase 1 (basic) and Phase 2 (security officer) or the ability to meet and satisfy the requirements set forth in 59 O.S. section 1750.1 et seq. The Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act and/or law enforcement experience.

Special Job Dimensions:

Shift work hours and days may vary. May be required to work holidays and weekends or after hours for special events hosted at the museum. May be subject to call back in the event of an emergency or because of increased workload at the 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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority