SECURITY OFFICER

University-of-Alabama,-Birmingha; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB is seeking a SECURITY OFFICER to safeguard campus and hospital properties. You will perform fixed-post duties, proactive patrols, and monitor high-risk areas while assisting patients, visitors, students, faculty, and staff to maintain a safe environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and a valid Alabama driver’s license or state ID within 30 days. Onsite, shift rotations, regular hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Alabama Driver's License or state ID required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Secures designated posts and conducts proactive patrols of campus and hospital properties.
• Monitors high-risk areas to deter incidents and promote safety.
• Identifies and addresses security concerns; provides information to patients, visitors, students, faculty and staff.
• Maintains accountability of all assigned keys and documents usage as required.
• Ensures buildings and areas are secured or accessible per schedule and approved requests.
• Notifies police of suspicious circumstances and remains on-site to assist responders.
• Promotes a safe environment by deterring criminal activity and reducing opportunities for incidents.
• Assists with incident reporting and adheres to departmental policies and procedures.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - SECURITY OFFICER (T240895)

SECURITY OFFICER - ( T240895 )

Description

This role is responsible for securing the presence of designated fixed posts, conducting proactive patrols of campus and hospital properties, and monitoring high-risk areas to deter incidents and promote safety. The role also involves identifying and addressing security concerns, while providing professional assistance and information to patients, visitors, students, faculty, and staff to support a safe and welcoming environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains accountability of all assigned keys and documents usage as required.
• Ensures all designated buildings and areas are properly secured or accessible according to scheduled lock/unlock times and approved special requests.
• Monitors for properties for criminal activity and suspicious behavior while performing security duties.
• Immediately notifies police of any suspicious circumstances and remains on-site to assist and direct responding officers.
• Promotes a safe and secure environment across University properties by taking proactive measures to deter criminal activity and reduce opportunities for incidents.
• Identifies potential offenders and requests police assistance when intervention or apprehension is necessary.
• Collaborates with state, municipal, and other public safety agencies as required.
• Provides assistance and information to all individuals on campus.
• Conducts routine and frequent patrols of assigned areas, giving heightened attention to locations with recurring security concerns.
• Observes and reports violations of University policies and regulations that may pose a risk to persons or property.
• Requests police response when necessary and assists with incident reporting as required.
• Demonstrates consistent compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly starting salary- $16.00

Qualifications

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

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

Primary Location: University

Job Category

Job Category: Campus Safety

Organization

Organization: 115101000 Security Police Services

Employee Status

Employee Status: Regular

Shift : Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite