Campus Security Officer - Flexible Shifts, Onsite

UAB group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is hiring a Security Officer to secure fixed posts, patrol campus and hospital properties, and monitor high-risk areas to deter incidents and ensure safety. The role involves assisting patients, visitors, students, faculty, and staff while maintaining a welcoming environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and an Alabama driver’s license or state ID within 30 days of hire. Onsite work with rotation/varied shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Alabama Drivers License OR state ID required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inventories all assigned keys and ensures buildings are locked/unlocked as scheduled.
• Locks and unlocks all assigned area doors per schedule and special requests.
• Observes for criminal activity or suspicious circumstances and calls police for assistance when needed.
• Guides or assists responding officers and maintains area safety during investigations.
• Creates a sense of safety and security on university properties.
• Reduces opportunities for crime on the University and its properties.
• Identifies offenders and calls for police when necessary.
• Cooperates with State, Municipal and other public agencies as required.
• Assists people seeking directions or information on campus/hospital grounds.
• Patrols assigned areas with emphasis on frequent security issues.
• Reports infractions of university rules and assists in notification and documentation.
• Demonstrates ability to follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham is hiring a Security Officer to secure fixed posts, patrol campus and hospital properties, and monitor high-risk areas to deter incidents and ensure safety. The role involves assisting patients, visitors, students, faculty, and staff while maintaining a welcoming environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and an Alabama driver’s license or state ID within 30 days of hire. Onsite work with rotation/varied shifts is expected.