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Security Guard/Officer

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. Responsibilities include:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Work Hours:

• Shifts will occur Monday through Friday between 7:30am to 5:00pm. No nights, weekends or holidays required.
• However, may have the opportunity to work additional hours covering for other security team members taking leave or during special events.
• In that case, shifts would vary depending on availability and special event details.

OMRF Overview:

• Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation's oldest, most respected