Security Guard​/Officer; Part-Time

Overview

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While carrying out protection duties, a Security Guard or Officer at OMRF plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and secure environment that enables groundbreaking research, collaboration, and innovation. In addition to ensuring safety, this position serves as a key public-facing role – the Security Guard or Officer directly represents OMRF and contributes to a welcoming and professional atmosphere for staff and visitors alike.

• PATROL & SURVEILLANCE:
  Keep abreast of all security policies and know where they are located for quick reference. Perform foot patrols of Foundation buildings and grounds. Check interior and exterior doors. Ensure doors, windows, and gates are secure. Monitor entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and others during business hours and/or special events. Evaluate, address, and take necessary steps with suspicious persons, vehicles, or circumstances.
  
  Report violations of company security, safety, and procedural policies.
• EMERGENCY RESPONSE & INCIDENT HANDLING:
  Warn violators of rule infractions or violations, such as loitering, illegal parking, or carrying forbidden articles. Apprehend or expel persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts. Respond to alarms. Act as first responder in a security emergency. Direct, coordinate, and carry out security responses to fire alarms, bomb threats, suspicious packages, hazardous material releases or spills, medical emergencies, mechanical or equipment failures, extreme weather, or other criminal actions.
  
  Report hazardous conditions such as fire risks, water leaks, chemical spills, and malfunctioning equipment.
• SECURITY SYSTEMS & ACCESS CONTROL:
  Monitor, utilize, operate, and maintain various security systems and equipment, including access control, video surveillance, key tracking, and alert systems. Raise and lower parking gates; assist with manual operation during power outages. Run reports to determine card activity history, individual clearances, or other relevant access data. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• High school diploma/GED and one year of public safety, law enforcement or military experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have CLEET ASG certification or equivalent Peace Officer certification from another state or completed Phase 1 and/or Phase 2 to become certified.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and license to carry a firearm required.
• Must have knowledge of law enforcement policies and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate and engage individuals on a professional, friendly, efficient, and courteous manner.
• Good judgement and strong problem-solving ability. Must be honest, courageous, alert, observant, calm, well-disciplined, reliable, and loyal.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize are a requirement.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn, manage and operate electronic systems that support the security team.
• While “on duty”, must wear OMRF-issued uniform and equipment.

• First aid and/or CPR certification strongly preferred.
• Specialized training in security procedures and tactics and/or military training preferred.
• ASIS International membership and/or APP certification a plus.

Retired Law Enforcement encouraged to apply.

Schedule will be between the hours of 7:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation’s oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an…