Security Guard II

State of Oklahoma•Braggs, OK

1d•$38,072

About The Position

Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving law enforcement duties at a state agency, institution or facility. This will include conducting patrols in an assigned area or location to enforce laws and rules and provide protection for individuals and property within the assigned area of responsibility. Compensation: $38072.00 Typical Functions Patrols an assigned area or location to eliminate hazards, vandalism or other criminal activity; provides protection for individuals and property within the area of responsibility; may carry firearms and be required to use force to enforce security, apprehend suspects, or protect lives. Directs traffic in an assigned area and controls traffic entering and leaving parking areas; enforces parking and traffic laws and regulations; issues citations or makes arrests as appropriate. Directs police, fire and other emergency vehicles; provides assistance to authorities in the handling or investigation of traffic accidents, fires, vandalism, and other emergency situations and incidents. Greets visitors; answers inquiries; receives and relays messages concerning both business and personal matters. Provides supervision or direction to an assigned staff; prepares and maintains necessary records and reports. Plans and directs law enforcement programs; coordinates law enforcement activities within assigned areas of responsibility. Level Descriptor This is the leadership level where employees are assigned responsibilities involving the supervision of others in performing police and security work. This will include scheduling employees for duty, making visits to assigned posts to review operations, developing and conducting training, and otherwise planning and controlling the operations of an assigned unit or shift.

Requirements

two years and six months of experience in security or law enforcement work or direct care of juveniles in a secure residential facility
knowledge of routine police and security practices
knowledge of state and federal laws related to public safety and criminal conduct
knowledge of traffic control
knowledge of methods and techniques used in conducting investigations
knowledge of emergency response procedures
knowledge of first aid techniques
knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to give clear and concise directions
Ability to make oral and written reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to effectively evaluate emergency situations
Ability to react quickly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to perform advanced level police and security work
Ability to supervise the work of others
Must be willing and able to complete all job-related travel normally associated with the position.
Must complete the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training course within twelve months of employment or have previously completed this training.
Must successfully complete a National Agency check for the purpose of gaining access to restricted areas and/or obtaining a security clearance.
Must maintain a physical fitness standard that will allow them to perform the duties of the position.
Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver License at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

Patrols an assigned area or location to eliminate hazards, vandalism or other criminal activity
Provides protection for individuals and property within the area of responsibility
May carry firearms and be required to use force to enforce security, apprehend suspects, or protect lives
Directs traffic in an assigned area and controls traffic entering and leaving parking areas
Enforces parking and traffic laws and regulations
Issues citations or makes arrests as appropriate
Directs police, fire and other emergency vehicles
Provides assistance to authorities in the handling or investigation of traffic accidents, fires, vandalism, and other emergency situations and incidents
Greets visitors
Answers inquiries
Receives and relays messages concerning both business and personal matters
Provides supervision or direction to an assigned staff
Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports
Plans and directs law enforcement programs
Coordinates law enforcement activities within assigned areas of responsibility