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Job Description
Provide a safe and secure environment for guests, vendors, and employees of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB).
Responsibilities
- Provides protection for the physical assets of CNB facilities including guests, vendors, and employees; reports all safety hazards to leadership.
- Prevents individuals from entering premises with prohibited items; addresses individuals who are in violation of policies and procedures.
- Patrols the physical facilities of CNB facilities including interior and exterior areas.
- Greets guests and provides directions and assistance, as needed.
- Provides aid to any guest or employee who may request or require it.
- Responds to accidents and incidents; performs CPR and first aid procedures, as needed.
- Detects suspicious activity and behavior of individuals and employees and notifies leadership.
- Maintains a good working relationship with local law enforcement agencies and fire and safety departments.
- Gathers information and prepares detailed written reports of incidents and maintains security logs in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Performs operational knowledge of excluded persons.
- Prepares written reports of investigations, criminal, and patrol activities.
- Interviews witnesses and obtains signatures; complies with legal regulations.
- Monitors cameras in all areas of facility as assigned by location.
- No supervisory/management authority.
- Work may be performed in a variety of settings, including climate-controlled office settings and/or outdoors in all types of weather.
- Work may require lifting and carrying materials up to 50lbs.
- Work requires working varied shifts including weekends and holidays, as needed.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and six (6) months of security experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- State of Oklahoma Council of Law Enforcement, Education, and Training (CLEET) armed security guard license required.
- Ability to acquire a Cherokee Nation Armed Security Officer license.
- Working knowledge of firearms and defensive tactics.
- Working knowledge of surveillance video system and how chain of evidence is maintained.
- Ability to pass a security approved custody control and weapons training.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
NOTE: this job is a safety sensitive position subject to drug testing requirements. A positive drug test will result in a job offer being rescinded or, for active employees, termination, even if they test positive for marijuana and have a valid medical marijuana license.
Cherokee Nation Cultural & Economic Development is a part of the Cherokee Nation Businesses family and invests in the brightest talent to keep our company, culture and economy thriving. With success in industries like tourism, hospitality and gaming, film and food, there are exciting career opportunities for qualified candidates. Join a team that celebrates sharing the authentic story of the Cherokee people with a mission to promote the economic wellbeing of the Cherokee Nation by delivering tremendous value to our customers, communities and markets we serve.
Cherokee Nation Cultural & Economic Development is a company worth working for (for eligible employees):
Elite Benefits Program:
- Comprehensive Medical Plan including a $0 deductible plan for you to choose from for what is best for you and your family.
- Preparing You For the Future: Contribute to a fully vested, 6% employer match 401(k) plan to help prepare you for retirement.
- Financial Incentives: Earn incentives based on company performance or take advantage of our employee referral program, tuition reimbursement program, nationwide employee discount program & an employee emergency fund.
- Your Health in Mind: Access to free health clinics at select locations & 24/7 telemedicine access.
- Work-Life Balance: We offer maternity, paternal, and adoption leave, as well as flexible spending accounts & voluntary benefits for added peace of mind.
A Company with a Purpose:
- Guided by our Shared Enterprise Values:
- Work with Purpose, Serve with Purpose Gadugi - Work together for the common good Exemplify Integrity in everything we do Be Intentional in planning & Committed in delivery
- Your work has a lasting impact. CNB reinvests 63% of our profits back into the company reinvesting in our core businesses, funding our growth and further creating opportunities for our employees. The other 37% of our profits are delivered to the Cherokee Nation as a dividend to support crucial programs & services that improve the lives of Cherokee citizens & our communities.



