NWC Senior Security Officer

NWC Senior Security Officer

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Category: Police and Public Safety

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 260376

Organization: Department of Public Safety

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

Work Schedule: Standard shift for this position would be 8 hours, 5 days a week, and includes some weekends, holidays, and all home football game days.

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted Salary: $21.00 hourly, based on experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume

Job Description

National Weather Center (NWC) Senior Security Officer Serves in an Assistant Director (or first-line) supervisor capacity as an unarmed noncommissioned public servant. Provides direct supervision and performs as a senior unarmed, noncommissioned public servant in the areas of security, information dissemination and related security and non-criminal law enforcement. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by fulfilling training and reporting obligations related to campus safety protocols.

Essential Duties:

• Provide active shift supervision for security personnel to ensure they are executing their duties on a daily basis, including the scheduling of personnel for shift coverage, monitoring staffing levels, and address safety-related issues which may arise while on shift.
• Conducts performance evaluations, coaching and positive discipline meetings.
• Provide on-the-job training of NWC Security guards in all duties; monitoring assigned shift personnel for adherence to policy/procedure, tardiness, appearance, grooming and work completion.
• Routine testing/quizzing and remedial training, if needed, of guards on the operation/use of the X-Ray machine, and other job related skill sets.
• Reviewing daily/weekly/monthly equipment checklists (Emergency phone system [EPS] checks, Emergency Broadcast system [EBS] checks, Phone paging system checks, defibrillator checks, radio checks, among others).
• Enforces appropriate university rules, city ordinances, state and federal laws. Responds to complaints or summons a commissioned Police Officer as appropriate.
• Making contact with members of the public, staff, faculty of the University, members of NOAA/NSSL, and/or students to explain regulations and/or enforcement actions taken, or to determine the party's need for information, service, or assistance; referring inquiries to the appropriate resources for resolution.
• Operating public safety communications equipment including but not limited to conventional and cellular telephones, two-way portable radios, hand-held computers, video monitoring systems, and computer workstations.
• Identifying and reporting via prescribed channels various types of "hazards" to enable corrective action to be initiated.
• Monitoring deliveries and shipments at loading dock; scanning all incoming mail/packages when necessary
• Conducting periodic rounds of the NWC building, parking lots, and associated grounds.
• Assisting with hiring and interview process for NWC Security positions.
• Assist with the writing of training manuals, policy, and performance evaluations.
• Creates and implements emergency procedures, drills and training for security staff.
• Assigns duties, positions and special requirements for shift and events.
• Provides input for staffing and facility planning.
• Conducts opening and closing protocols, including arming and disarming security systems.
• Tracks, records, and maintains an accurate account of all incidents regarding non-criminal and or minor criminal matters.
• Performing various duties as needed or assigned to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED, AND:

• 6 months of security or public safety experience.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing as needed.
• Ability to speak clear and concise English.
• Read and understand basic written materials.
• Basic math skills, basic computer skills.
• Ability to produce reports and complete work within deadlines.
• Ability to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively.
• Strong attention to detail in order to detect irregularities and changes in environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to give clear and concise answers to questions and give detailed directions.
• Ability to calmly and professionally handle situations.
• Ability to walk, climb stairs and stand for extended periods of time.
• Uses established safety practices to protect health and safety of personnel and property.

Certifications: none

Working Conditions:

Physical: Regular standing or sitting. Occasionally move, bend, lift above shoulders and carry at least 30 pounds. Frequently use of sight to include color, depth perception, and clarity.

Environmental: Willingness to wear and maintain uniforms/conform to department appearance standard. May perform shift work (nights, weekends, and holidays). Regular exposure to disagreeable conditions, including inclement weather, odors and loud noises.

Departmental Preferences:

• Previous OU or OUPD security experience
• CPR and first aid certifications
• Must be able to pass police and US Dept of Commerce background investigation.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date.
• 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.

Supervision: Serves as a first-line supervisor on assigned shifts.

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: Feb 26, 2026