Security Officer

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama in Birmingham seeks a Security position on the Evening Night Shift to safeguard patients, staff, visitors, and hospital assets. Duties include proactive patrols, emergency response, and enforcing hospital policies, with shifts 6:30am-2:30pm and 2:30pm-11:00pm.

Responsibilities include monitoring alarms, logging incidents, enforcing access control, and providing coverage for fixed posts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years' job experience as staff level with specialization in security.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification (nonessential).

Responsibilities

• Provides protection for patients, caregivers, visitors, and assets within the facilities and grounds.
• Enforce parking and access control policies.
• Document incidents and maintain activity logs.
• Respond to security/emergency calls and alarms.
• Enforce visitation and weapons policies.
• Provide relief coverage for fixed post assignments and dispatch officers as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

In Security at Main Campus Park Place South

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Evening Night Shift, 6:30am-2:30pm/2:30pm-11:00pm.

Summary

Provides protection for patients, caregivers, visitors, support personnel, tenants, property, and all organizational assets within the facilities and grounds of Children’s of Alabama. Ensures a safe and secure environment through proactive patrol, monitoring, emergency response, and enforcement of hospital policies and procedures.

Other information

• Operate a full-size vehicle in accordance with hospital driver record requirements. Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of up to two (2) consecutive hours while assigned to fixed posts or conducting patrols.

• Climb up to four (4) flights of stairs within two (2) minutes to assist with emergency response and evacuations.

• Run or walk one (1) mile within twenty (20) minutes to respond to alarms or emergency situations.

• Lift up to seventy (70) pounds and apply physical force when necessary, including hands-on engagement for restraints and emergency operations.

• Successfully qualify with a department-approved firearm on a designated course, as required by assignment.

• Work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, incliment weather and rotating shifts.

• Demonstrate basic keyboarding skills and proficiency with computers and electronic reporting systems.

• Compliance with department dress code and uniform standards.

• No visible tattoos while in uniform.

• Posts and Assignments

  (Assigned based on operational need and priority)

• Enforce parking and access control policies.

• Document incidents and maintain activity logs.

• Enforce weapons policies.

• Receive, secure, and log lost property.

• Respond to security/emergency calls where needed.

• Enforce visitation and weapons policies.

• Respond to alarms and calls for service.

• Provide relief coverage for fixed post assignments.

• Dispatch officers as required.

• Monitor alarms and incoming calls for service.

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:

Nonessential:

• Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:

• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:

• 2 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Security

Schedule: 0630-1430/1430-2300, Evening-Night Shift, 8-Hour Shifts