This role is located in Tahlequah, OK

Security Officers are responsible for maintaining the security of people, buildings and their contents, preventing break-ins and theft through guarding and surveillance. They are expected to deal with a wide range of situations as they occur. The roles of security officers will vary depending on the industry they work for. Security officers work in a range of environments, ensuring that businesses, properties and valuables are protected from harm. The role of a security officer will depend on the nature of the company or premises being secured.

Environmental Hazards:
There may be exposure to physical danger, such as:
1. Dangerous criminal elements
2. Arrest situations
3. Mentally deranged persons
4. Traffic accidents
5. Unruly crowds
6. Exposure to disease or hazardous materials during emergency responses
7. Various weather and hazardous conditions, which may be unpleasant.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to lift and carry 75 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodations. This position also may require walking and running up or down multiple flights of stairs, chasing a fleeing suspect a moderate distance (up to ½ mile), detaining a suspect and maintaining custody, lifting or pulling an injured person to safety, operating a security vehicle in routine and emergency situations, and standing and/or walking continuously for a regular eight-hour shift.
Oklahoma State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, qualified disability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its programs and activities. The Equal Opportunity Officer is designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and can be reached at: 918-594-8221, tulsa.hr@okstate.edu, or 1405 Main Hall, 700 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, OK 74106
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Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visithttp://eeo.okstate.edu.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.