Employment Opportunities

Security Guard

This position has been filled.
Public?: 
Public
Division: 
Health
Reports To: 
Supervising Security Officer
Type of Position: 
Regular Full Time
Location: 
Little Axe Health Center / 15951 Little Axe Dr. / Norman, OK 73026

General Description

This position is located in the buildings and grounds of the Li-Si-Wi-Nwi Health Clinic in the Community of Little Axe.  The purpose of this position is to serve as Security Guard for the buildings and grounds of the LSWN Health Center and ensure the safety and security of its occupants.  May be required to cross-over at Shawnee Campus

Responsibilities

Primary Duties include, but not limited to:
  • Controls personnel access by monitoring the identification of individuals entering, controlled areas; refers person who lack proper credentials to a control point to arrange access.
  • Coordinates emergency responses with police officers, fire and other emergency units.
  • Directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic control during disaster events and drills.
  • Performs foot and/or vehicle patrol checking alarms, locks, fences, gates, etc.
  • Prepares reports describing events as they happened includes maintaining an activity log to document shift activity.
  • Subdues individuals causing disturbances.
  • May be required to direct traffic, maintain roadblocks, block off areas and parking lots for special occasions, or as a measure of traffic control.
  • Flexibility-Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
  • Integrity/Honesty- Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
  • Interpersonal Skills-Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements and Qualifications

Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace
Specialized Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent.  Must be 21 years of age and must be C.L.E.E.T armed certified or be willing to get certified within the first year of employment
Specialized Experience:
Experience such as work with a Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. Such experience must have provided knowledge of protective systems and techniques. For Security Guard positions in a hospital setting, experience as a psychiatric nursing assistant or a similar position safeguarding patients is qualifying.
Investigation of Fitness:
A character investigation may be conducted on applicants selected for employment.  The purpose of such an investigation is to secure evidence of the candidate’s honesty, integrity and general character.
Medical Requirements:
The duties of these positions require moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or duties of a hazardous nature. The following medical requirements apply to all applicants: good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear the conversational voice. Agencies may establish additional, job-related physical or medical requirements provided that the specific position(s) involves the arduous or hazardous duties to which the requirements relate. 
Applicants and employees must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position without risk to themselves or others. In most instances, a specific medical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify an applicant or employee. A medical condition or impairment is disqualifying only if the condition, for good medical reason, precludes assignment to or warrants restriction from the duties of the specific position. For some positions, the loss or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid. Reasonable accommodation shall also be considered in determining an applicant's ability to perform the duties of a position. Reasonable accommodation may include, but is not limited to the use of assistive devices, job modification or restructuring, provision of readers and interpreters, or adjusted work schedules.
Motor Vehicle Incidental Operator Requirements:
Incidental operators are employees, other than those occupying a position officially classified as a motor vehicle operator, who are required to operate a Government owned or leased motor vehicle to properly carry out their assigned duties.  Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
Physical Demands:
The job involves lengthy periods of walking, standing and operating a motor vehicle.  The incumbent climbs stairs and ladders, stoops, climbs or reaches into or under spaces and runs short distances during emergency or pursuit actions.  The incumbent pursues, subdues and hold criminal suspects.  The incumbent is required to team-lift humans onto wheelchair, stretcher and/or exam table.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
Posted Date: 
5 years 2 months ago