Lead Armed Security Officer

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, part of UAB Medicine, seeks a Security Team Leader to supervise officers and maintain a safe environment for staff and visitors.

You will monitor performance, coordinate activities, and handle incidents and routine security duties across campus, including vehicle patrols and traffic control. A valid driver’s license and healthcare security credentials are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver's license prior to hire or transfer date.
• BLS Provider preferred; American Heart Association or Red Cross accepted.
• Law enforcement experience preferred.
• Management of Aggressive Behavior credential from MABTI preferred.
• Security Professional preferred.
• Security Guard roles in healthcare preferred.
• Security Guard with Weapon Permit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned security officers to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors.
• Monitor, guide, and evaluate staff performance.
• Coordinate activities, prioritize workflow, and support decision-making and problem solving.
• Perform duties of a security officer and ensure teamwork and accurate staff reporting.
• Investigate, document, and manage security incidents and hazards; address escalated issues.
• Assist Security Manager with shift staffing, planning, budgets, staff development, and committee chair duties.
• Operate vehicle safely; provide traffic and parking enforcement within campus area; participate in foot and vehicle patrols.

Skills

Driver's License

BLS Provider

Law Enforcement

Aggressive Behavior Mgmt

Healthcare Security

Education

HS diploma or equivalent + 3 years experience OR Associate/Tech degree +1 year OR 5 years related experience

Job description

• Schedule: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Rotating Schedule) (Day Shift)
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

• Department: Security
• Schedule: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Rotating Schedule) (Day Shift)
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

What You Will Do

Serve as team leader for assigned security officers to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors.

• Participate in the process of monitoring, guiding and evaluating staff performance.
• Contribute to efficient operations by assisting with coordinating activities, prioritizing workflow and promoting decision-making and problem solving.
• Perform the duties of a security officer.
• Model and promote teamwork and cooperation amongst staff. Review staff reports for accuracy, clarity and completeness.
• Investigate, document, and manage security incidents and hazards. Address escalated or unresolved issues.
• Assist the Security Manager with shift staffing, organizational planning, budget preparation, staff development, and Committee Chair responsibilities.
• Operate vehicle in a safe and responsible manner to avoid accidents and traffic or parking violations. Provide for traffic and parking enforcement within campus area and participate in foot and vehicle patrols.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Law Enforcement preferred.
  • Management of Aggressive Behavior credentialed from the Management of Aggressive Behavior Training International, Inc. preferred.
  • Security Professional preferred.
  • Security Guard specializing in Healthcare preferred.
  • Security Guard preferred.
  • Security Guard specializing in Weapon Permit preferred.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency and 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree and 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent's

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.