Fire Prevention & Security Officer II or I

State of Oklahoma; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

11 paid holidays

15 days vacation each year

15 days sick leave first year

Retirement match

Student loan repayment options

Training opportunities

Job summary

State of Oklahoma's Tulsa Center Behavioral Health is seeking a Fire Prevention & Security Officer I or II to patrol the facilities, enforce safety regulations, and assist staff and visitors while protecting state property. The role supports a secure environment across the campus and grounds.

The position offers full-time, non-exempt work with shifts starting around the late evening on a steady schedule, and requires OSBI background checks and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Officer II requires basic security and/or firefighter’s course plus two years of security or fire prevention experience.
• Officer I requires no specific education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and patrol buildings and grounds to eliminate fire hazards.
• Enforce laws, rules, and regulations; provide assistance to employees or visitors.
• Protect state property, employees, visitors, and others.
• Perform duties related to security operations as assigned.

Skills

Security experience

Fire prevention knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Basic security or firefighter course

Job description

Job Posting Title Fire Prevention & Security Officer II or I

Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization Tulsa Center Behavioral Health

Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time

Job Type Regular

Compensation Fire Prevention & Security Officer II: $16.14 hourly or $33,580.00 annual

Fire Prevention & Security Officer I: $15.18 hourly or $31,580.00 annual

Job Description

Join a team that CARES!

Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. — Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well‑being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously — because we care!

About the Position:

The TCBH Security Department is hiring for a Fire Prevention/Security Officer I or II. Duties would include inspection and patrolling of buildings and grounds for elimination of fire hazards; enforcement of laws, rules and regulations; providing assistance to employees or visitors; and performing other duties related to the protection of state property, employees, visitors and others.

Job Type/Salary:

• Open/Close dates: 9/28/2026 – Until filled
• Full-time
• Hourly rate: Fire Prevention & Security Officer II: $16.14 hourly or $33,580.00 annual Fire Prevention & Security Officer I: $15.18 hourly or $31,580.00 annual
• $0.50/hr shift differentials when working evening or nights and $0.75/hr weekends
• Primary Working Hours are 11:30pm-8:00am
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Primary Work Location/Department: TCBH–Security Dept
• Vacancies: 1

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Fire Prevention & Security Officer II: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a basic security and/or firefighter’s course and two years of experience in security or fire prevention and protection work.

Fire Prevention & Security Officer I: Education and Experience requirements at this level are none.

Special Requirements:

• Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 60 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 30 pounds.

Great Reasons to Work with Us:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Student Loan repayment options
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us:

The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centered care. TCBH provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for individuals and the community. The facility serves adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co‑occurring substance use disorders, and who are medically stable.

In response to the increasing need for mental health services in our community, TCBH is being replaced by a new facility, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC). Situated in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa, this modern psychiatric hospital will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction of the OPCC is currently in progress.

Drug and Alcohol Pre‑employment and Pre‑placement Testing: Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.