SECURITY OFFICER

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

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a campus security officer to secure fixed posts, patrol campus and hospital properties, and monitor high‑risk areas. The role involves addressing security concerns and assisting patients, visitors, students, faculty and staff to maintain a welcoming, safe environment.

Responsibilities include securing buildings, responding to incidents, coordinating with law enforcement, and reporting policy violations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains accountability of all assigned keys and documents usage as required.
• Ensures designated buildings and areas are properly secured or accessible per schedule and requests.
• Monitors for criminal activity and suspicious behavior while on duty.
• Notifies police of suspicious circumstances and stays on-site to assist responding officers.
• Promotes a safe environment by deterring crime and reducing opportunities for incidents.
• Identifies potential offenders and requests police assistance when needed.
• Collaborates with state, local, and other public safety agencies as required.
• Provides assistance and information to all individuals on campus.
• Conducts routine patrols with heightened attention to recurring security concerns.
• Observes and reports violations of University policies and regulations.
• Requests police response when necessary and assists with incident reporting.
• Complies with departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Alabama Driver's License or state ID within 30 days of hire

Job 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

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.

Job Category

Campus Safety

Organization

115101000 Security Police Services

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts

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

Onsite