Unarmed Security Officer

The Unarmed Security Officer reports to the Captain-Gilcrease and is responsible for carrying out basic security functions to ensure safe and effective prevention, response, and recovery from threats to the Gilcrease Museum.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

Patrol

· Informs the supervisor of any unusual situations or circumstances that come to their attention.

· Staff a stationary security position to monitor activities of staff, students, and guests.

· Patrol assigned areas of the university property securing building and making inquiries and inspection oriented towards protecting of life and property, preventing crime and accidents.

· Maintains 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.

· 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.

o Assist in daily verification of gallery inventories.

o Monitoring the museum’s CCTV and alarm systems.

o Assist with the daily opening and closing of the museum.

· 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.

· 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Oklahoma CLEET Certification in Phase 1 (Basic) and Phase 2 (Officer) or the ability to successfully complete and be certified in CLEET
• Current Oklahoma Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one before appointment
• High School Diploma or equivalent certificate
• Ability to maintain the requirements set forth in 59 O.S., section 1750.1 et seq., The Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act
• Proficiency utilizing a computer with Microsoft Word and Excel software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• The ability to perform foot patrols
• Occasionally lift and move people or heavy objects

Posting Number S1159P

Open Date

Open Date 10/28/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status.

The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran.

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Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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