Special Response Officer - Security in Oklahoma City, OK
Job title from GardaWorld: Special Response Officer - Security
Source: GardaWorld job site (securityjobsus.garda.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Oct 21, 2026.
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License in Oklahoma
To work as a security guard in Oklahoma you need the Unarmed Security Guard license, issued by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET), Private Security Program, under the Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act.
How the pay compares
This job pays USD 1.98 an hour more than the typical USD 18.02 an hour for security guard jobs in Oklahoma City, OK (19 jobs that list the pay).
This job pays USD 2.00 an hour more than the typical USD 18.00 an hour for security guard jobs in Oklahoma (52 jobs that list the pay).
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Job description from GardaWorld
Special Response Security Officer
GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring
GardaWorld is seeking dependable, disciplined, adaptable, and response-ready Special Response Security Officers (SROs) for a high-availability, 24/7 security position.
Responsibilities
Conduct mobile and foot patrols
Respond to alarms, incidents, disturbances, and calls for service
Monitor facilities, access points, and surrounding areas
Identify and report suspicious or unauthorized activity
Control access and verify credentials
Provide security during emergencies and special events
Communicate with supervisors, dispatch, clients, and emergency personnel
Complete incident and activity reports
Follow post orders, company policies, and emergency procedures
Protect people, property, and client assets
Adapt to changing assignments and priorities
Schedule & Availability
This is a high-availability, 24/7 response position, not a traditional Monday–Friday role. Candidates must be available for:
Day, night, and overnight shifts
Weekends and holidays
Overtime and extended shifts
Rotating or changing schedules
Short-notice or emergency coverage
Multiple locations or assignments
Preferred Experience
2+ years relevant experience preferred; 3–4 years strongly preferred. Experience in:
Security / Mobile Patrol
Military / Armed Forces
Law Enforcement / Corrections
Emergency Response / Fire/EMS
Hospital or Campus Security
Critical Infrastructure
Dispatch / Security Operations
Loss Prevention
Other 24/7 or high-readiness environments
Military and first-responder experience is highly valued.
Qualifications
21+ years of age
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Able to pass required screening and background checks
CLEET license preferred or ability to obtain one
Strong communication, observation, and report-writing skills
Calm and professional under pressure
Reliable, dependable, and safety-focused
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and varying schedules
Ideal SRO
Reliable. Disciplined. Alert. Adaptable. Response-ready.
We're looking for professionals who show up, stay ready, follow procedures, communicate effectively, and respond professionally when situations change.
What’s In It For You
$20.00/hour
DailyPay available
Medical, dental, and vision options
401(k) with employer matching
PTO and paid holidays
Disability and life insurance options
Uniform provided at no cost
Career advancement opportunities
Professional development and diverse assignments
Join GardaWorld
If you're looking for a security position that demands reliability, flexibility, professionalism, and a response-oriented mindset, apply today.
GardaWorld is looking for Special Response Security Officers who are ready to step up when it matters.
In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. Apply today – this could be more than a job! 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.
If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!
GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe.
Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have tactical, surveillance, and concierge roles available.
It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.
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