Lead Security Officer Unarmed -III AS6357

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Lori McDonald, lori.mcdonald

Work Schedule

Must be able to work any shift

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$18.00 - $30.00

Hourly

The Lead for the Center for Health Sciences Security Department Tahlequah 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.

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Two years of experience in a related field.

Post‑secondary education may substitute for years of required experience.

• Basic Life Support/CPR
• Valid Oklahoma driver's license
• Current Oklahoma CLEET License in:
  Phase 1 (Basic), Phase 2 (Officer)
• FTO Certified

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 strength
• Possess and demonstrate a trustworthy character
• Possess a flexible and responsible approach to the job
• Demonstrate the ability to be patient regardless of the situation
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems as they arise
• Possess a basic knowledge of computers
• Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions
• Possess a confident approach and ability to deal with difficult/confrontational people
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of customer care
• Possess a non‑judgmental approach
• Possess and demonstrate the ability to relate well to a wide range of people
• Possess the ability to respond positively to stressful situations
• Possess the ability to work with technical equipment (e.g. closed-circuit television)
• Eager to learn new skills and take training opportunities when offered
• Possess a willingness to stay abreast of changes in standards within the security sector
• Possess a clean criminal record
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with team mates, colleagues and customers

• Two years employment as a security officer with Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

• Security field training operations, Omnigo tracking system, Clery reporting, Milestone and Verkada camera technology