2026-A City Hall Security Officer/Part-Time (10/2026)

City of Prattville; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Prattville is seeking a part-time security officer to ensure the safety of employees, visitors, and the building. Duties include screen­ing visitors, monitoring entry points, and maintaining a secure environment.

The role requires POSTC certification and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Responsibilities also include attending meetings, assisting department staff as needed, and periodic firearm recertification.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, or a security-related field.
• POSTC Certification as a Police Officer (current or prior).
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Willingness to work flexible part-time hours and attend required training.

Responsibilities

• Screens and/or inspects visitors and bags for prohibited items.
• Monitors entryways and exits.
• Maintain a secure environment for employees and visitors.
• Directs visitors to proper officers.
• Inspect entryways and exits for hazards and potential risks.
• Responds to internal alarm notifications.
• Attend meetings.
• Assists departmental personnel as needed.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
• Must qualify/recertify yearly with a department-issued firearm.

Skills

Security procedures

Public safety

Customer service

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Education

POSTC Certification as Police Officer

Tools

Computer literacy

Office equipment handling

Job description

The purpose of this position is to ensure the security of employees, visitors, and the building. Job duties consist of related security and enforcement duties. Successful performance ensures a safe and secure environment. FLSA status is Non-Exempt. The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical assignments for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for this particular position.

SECURITYAND INSPECTION DUTIES (90%)

• Screensand/or inspects visitors and bags for prohibited items.
• Monitors entryways and exits.
• Maintain a secure environment for employees and visitors.
• Directs visitors to proper officers.
• Inspect entryways and exits for hazards and potential risks.
• Responds to internal alarm notifications.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES (5%)

• Maintains records.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES (5%)

• Attend meetings.
• Assists departmental personnel as needed.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
• POSTC Certification as a Police Officer (current or prior).
• Five (5) years of experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, or a security-related field.
• This is a Part-Time security position.

The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. The following list was developed through job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.

Job duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, or stooping. Employees frequently lift light and heavy objects, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

Job duties are typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in extreme or inclement weather. Employees may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and extreme or inclement weather.

Job duties require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Job duties require the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Job duties require the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear.

Job candidates must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.

Job duties require regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

City of Prattville Employees are required to obtain knowledge of the City of Prattville Policies and Procedures, and knowledge of their specific department rules, policies, and procedures. This job description does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of individual employees in the classification. Job descriptions may be revised as needed.

• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant city codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of file management principles.

• Skill in problem-solving.
• Skill in the provision of customer service.
• Skill in maintaining files and records.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

• Must provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Willing to cooperate with the workload of the department.
• Willing to attend continuing education courses as required.
• Willing to comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations.
• Must submit to drug screenings for this safety-sensitive position.
• Must qualify/recertify yearly with a department-issued firearm.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

EEOC COMMITMENT:

The City of Prattville is committed to maintaining equal employment opportunity by considering job applicants and employees for hiring and advancement on the basis of job-pertinent individual differences and not on the basis of extraneous factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as current or former uniformed service member, or any other classifications protected by law.