Security Officer I or II *GRANT FUNDED* - Cherokee Nation

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Observes grounds and buildings to detect suspicious activities or circumstances.

·         Prepares reports and maintains security logs.

·         Reports suspicious person(s) if unable to safely inquire into the nature of their business at the                              location.

·         Apprises the person of the rules and regulations governing their presence on the center property                        and warns the violator of the penalties of infractions.

·         Calls law enforcement officials to report the presence of unauthorized persons.

·         Identifies persons suspected of minor violations and reports them to law enforcement officials.

·         Reports hazards, broken windows, and other conditions affecting the security of the building to                            other appropriate officials.

·         Conducts monitoring of all smoke and fire alarm systems to ensure they are operable, free, and                          clear of obstructions.

·         Coordinates work schedules and post coverage when needed.

·         Provides relief for security officers when needed.

·         Composes and proofreads routine incident reports.

·         Detains unruly, belligerent, violent, intoxicated, and emotionally disturbed person(s) through the                          use of de-escalation or by the use of force if necessary for the treatment of incarceration.

·         Monitors and communicates with local police, sheriff, fire departments, ambulance, and emergency                    management civil defense when emergencies occur to ensure preparedness by the Cherokee                            Nation properties for any disaster situation that may develop.

·         Maintains a thorough knowledge of laws at federal, state, tribal, and city-level regarding activities                        within the facility.

·         Responsible for greeting at the facility, giving directions and assistance, being of service, and                              rendering to any employee, patron, or person who may request or require it.

·         Responsible to provide protection for the physical assets of Cherokee Nation properties.

·         Responsible for patrolling the physical facilities of the Cherokee Nation properties, which include                        properties located in Cherokee County, OK, and other areas when assigned as requested.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

·         Performs work under direct supervision.

·         Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

QUALIFICATIONS - SECURITY OFFICER I

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); no exceptions.
• No additional experience required.     
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
• Must be certified in CPR/First Aid or obtain within 90 days of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• Must obtain Oklahoma CLEET phase I and II certification and Unarmed Security License within 180 days of hire and maintain throughout employment.

QUALIFICATIONS - SECURITY OFFICER II

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); no exceptions.
• At least six months experience in related field
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
• Must be certified in CPR/First Aid or obtain within 90 days of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• Must possess the CLEET phase I and II certification (unarmed) and maintain throughout employment.
• Must possess a State of Oklahoma CLEET Unarmed Security License and maintain throughout employment.

COMPETENCIES

• Decision-making skills.
• Problem/situation analysis.
• Attentiveness.
• Judgement.
• Physical stamina.
• Vision.
• Dexterity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk to hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to correct/adjust focus.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
• Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.          

SHIFTS INCLUDE NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS