Job Posting Title

Security Officer- Oklahoma History Center

Agency

350 HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Supervisory Organization

Oklahoma Historical Society

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$40,000.00 a year plus benefits

Job Description

Typical Functions

• Monitors guests in facility and on the grounds to detect safety issues, and potential safety or security concerns using closed circuit television monitors. Notifies floor security guards via radio of the need for corrective action or if irregularities are seen. Verifies all cameras are operational and are positioned correctly for area monitoring.
• Monitors alarm panel and fire alarm system and takes appropriate action based on incidents. Responsible for initiating and following the guidelines or incident reports for the facility based on the emergency.
• Maintain detailed log by typing entries into computer.
• Control distribution and maintain property and logs for company vehicle keys, building access badges, radios, safety vests, flashlights, and all other items necessary.
• Responsible for checking in vendors and visitors entering facility through the west dock entrancey area by reviewing documents and making sure all visitors are logged in.
• Keeps dock traffic moving so all have equal and ready access to the facility and make sure only authorized vehicles are at the dock.
• Greets visitors and answers phone in positive and professional manner and provide appropriate information or transfer to appropriate extension.
• Ensures operation of equipment by reporting equipment issues to leadership.
• Attendance is important to the safety of the facility, museum, staff and visitors depends on this position to provide a safe environment.
• Understands when to escalate and issues to leadership.
• Responsible for logging and tagging lost and found items.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed.
• Administer OHC guidelines and emergency procedures, effectively assisting with difficult situations and emergency response, including evacuations and shelter-in-place events.

Requirements

• Great customer service mentality towards employees and visitors
• Ability to communicate clearly via on radio and in-person to patrol guards
• Ability to sit and watch computer/ TV monitors for long periods of time and stay focused on keeping the facility, visitors, and staff safe.
• Proficient ability to type and use a computer.
• Sharp technical mind and capable of working with different models of video equipment, computers, and radios.
• Ability to learn museum policies and procedures and calmly respond to emergency procedures and situations.
• Ability to proactively interact with visitors and provide guidance on OHC guidelines.
• Ability to conduct detailed inspections in accordance with OHC procedures.
• Ability to fill out forms accurately and completely.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience

• 2 years prior security experience
• High School Diploma or GED

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.