Security Officer

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a security professional to provide safety services for staff and visitors at our Birmingham campus. The role involves monitoring for threats, investigating incidents, and enforcing campus traffic and parking rules to maintain a secure environment.

Responsibilities include training staff on emergency procedures, coordinating drills, and reporting equipment or safety concerns to the appropriate teams. Off Wednesday and Thursday; night shift with a Monday–Sunday schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors.
• Perform proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats.
• Investigate, document and manage security incidents and hazards.
• Maintain knowledge/follow policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness plans. May facilitate planned drills and simulations.
• Train and mentor staff on environment of care and emergency management processes and procedures. Provide information and assistance to staff and visitors to promote safety.
• Provide for traffic and parking enforcement within campus area and participate in foot and vehicle patrols.
• Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Operate vehicle in a safe and responsible manner to avoid accidents and traffic or parking violations.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Department: Security
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday From 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM (Off Wednesday, Thursday) (Night Shift)
Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingaham
Benefits for eligible positions only include:

• generous paid time off
• paid parental leave
• Associate Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• and more

Job Description

Provide security services to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors.

• Perform proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats.
• Investigate, document and manage security incidents and hazards.
• Maintain knowledge/follow policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness plans. May facilitate planned drills and simulations.
• Train and mentor staff on environment of care and emergency management processes and procedures. Provide information and assistance to staff and visitors to promote safety.
• Provide for traffic and parking enforcement within campus area and participate in foot and vehicle patrols.
• Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Operate vehicle in a safe and responsible manner to avoid accidents and traffic or parking violations.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Drivers License credentialed from the Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Security Guard preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.