Lead Security Officer Armed I - III AS6425

Campus OSU-Stillwater Contact Name & Email Michael Galbraith, michael.galbraith@okstate.edu Work Schedule Must be able to work all shifts. Appointment Length Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice Hiring Range $18.00 - $30.00 Hourly About This Position The Lead for the Center for Health Sciences Security Department is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and supervision of security officers, ensuring that all security operations are carried out efficiently and in alignment with the university’s safety and security protocols. The Lead will act as the primary point of contact for officers on duty, providing guidance, training, and support, as well as coordinating responses to incidents. This role will collaborate closely with the Operations Captain and other security personnel to maintain a safe and secure environment across campus Required Qualifications High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)Two years of experience in a related field. Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses: Basic Life Support/CPR Valid Oklahoma driver's licenseCurrent Oklahoma CLEET License in: Phase 1 (Basic), Phase 2 (Officer) FTO Certified Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge: 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. Certification in first aid, and/or other relevant emergency response areas, preferred. Exhibit a polite and approachable manner at all times Achieve and maintain a reasonable level of physical fitness and strengthPossess and demonstrate a trustworthy characterPossess a flexible and responsible approach to the jobDemonstrate the ability to be patient regardless of the situationPossess good verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrate the ability to solve problems as they arisePossess a basic knowledge of computersDemonstrate the ability to follow instructionsPossess a confident approach and ability to deal with difficult/confrontational peopleDemonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a teamDemonstrate a good knowledge of customer carePossess a non-judgmental approachPossess and demonstrate the ability to relate well to a wide range of peoplePossess the ability to respond positively to stressful situationsPossess the ability to work with technical equipment (e.g. closed-circuit television)Eager to learn new skills and take training opportunities when offeredPossess a willingness to stay abreast of changes in standards within the security sectorPossess a clean criminal recordAbility to build and maintain relationships with team mates, colleagues and customers Preferred Qualifications Two years employment as a security officer with Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge: Security field training operations, Omnigo tracking system, Clery reporting, Milestone and Verkada camera technology Working Conditions Environmental Hazards: There is exposure to physical danger, such as: Dangerous criminal elements Arrest situations Mentally deranged persons Traffic accidents Unruly crowds Exposure to disease or hazardous materials during emergency responses Various weather and hazardous conditions, which may be unpleasant. This position requires the ability to lift and carry 75 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodations. This position also may require walking and running up or down multiple flights of stairs, chasing a fleeing suspect a moderate distance (up to ½ mile), detaining a suspect and maintaining custody, lifting or pulling an injured person to safety, operating a security vehicle in routine and emergency situations, and standing and/or walking continuously for a regular eight-hour.