National Weather Center Security Officer

National Weather Center Security Officer

Company:
University of Oklahoma

Job Location:
Norman, Oklahoma

Category:
Police and Public Safety

Type:
Full-Time

Job Number:
260421

Organization: Department of Public Safety

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule:
Work Schedule: Shift work. Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted Salary: $17.50 hourly, based on experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume

Job Description

National Weather Center (NWC) Security Officer serves as a non-commissioned (unarmed) uniformed security officer for the National Weather Center as part of the OU Police Department. NWC Security Officer performs foot patrols of the facility and grounds and serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by fulfilling training and reporting obligations related to campus safety protocols.

• Performs patrols of the facility and grounds to identify safety and security problems.
• Monitors entrance control points and security CCTV cameras.
• Responds to disasters, fire, and emergencies.
• Provides care and first aid.
• Reports hazardous and suspicious activities to enable corrective action to be initiated.
• Operates public safety communications equipment including, but not limited to, conventional and cellular telephones, two-way portable radios, hand-held computers, and computer workstations.
• Provides information, service, and assistance to the public and/or students, staff and faculty.
• Communicates and interfaces with university police or other emergency service providers in emergencies and for routine support.
• Makes building security inspections, checking doors and windows.
• Takes statements and prepares reports on information from individuals regarding crimes, safety violations, or accidents.
• Collects and issues keys and access cards from and to staff.
• Monitors incoming and outgoing deliveries and shipments.
• Assists with special events, activities, parking lot and traffic posts.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education: High School diploma or GED.

Required Experience: None

Skills:

• Customer service
• Ability to speak, read and write clear, in concise English
• Basic computer skills

Certifications:

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date.
• Must be able to pass police and US Dept of Commerce background investigation.
• Must be a US or naturalized citizen (possess a permanent US residence card).

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak clear and concise English.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to walk, climb stairs and stand for extended periods of time; see well, including color, depth perception and clarity.
• Must be willing to conform to department appearance standard.
• Must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must pass Post Offer Employment Test (POET).
• Must be able to lift at least 62 pounds weight from the floor.
• Must be able to push a maximum force of 120 pounds.
• Must be able to pull a maximum force of 125 pounds.

Departmental Preferences:

• Previous security experience
• CPR and first aid certifications

Supervision: No Supervisory Duties

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon Post Offer Employment Testing (POET), Hiring contingent upon police records check, Hiring contingent upon driver's license check

Job Posting: Mar 11, 2026

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