Security Officer

StartupNWA; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Holiday, vacation and sick leave

Education discount

Retirement: 10% matched contribution

Life Insurance

Career training and educational opport

Merchant discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Job summary

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock seeks a Security Officer for the night shift to maintain a safe campus environment. You will conduct interior patrols, assist the public, monitor facilities, and respond to alarms and incidents.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, minimum age 19, valid driver's license, and strong interpersonal skills. The role provides competitive benefits and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 19 years old.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interior patrols to maintain a safe campus environment.
• Monitor entrances, hallways, stairwells, and parking areas for safety concerns.
• Provide directions, escorts and general assistance to campus community.
• Respond promptly to calls, alarms, disturbances and emergencies.
• Report safety hazards and policy violations and complete required reports.
• Assist with access control and support emergency personnel as needed.
• Maintain professional communication with students, staff and visitors.

Skills

Walk long distances

Stair climbing

Interpersonal rapport

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Join our talent network, explore companies and search for jobs. Employment is abundant, commutes are short, and the region is filled with a sense of possibility, a place where you can have a real impact.

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Closing Date: 11/21/2026

Type of Position:

Regular

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

Benefits and Perks:

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Department:

POL | Police Nght Shift B

Summary of Job Duties:

The Security Officer works under the direct supervision of the Shift Sergeant or Administrative Sergeant. This position is responsible for conducting interior patrols, providing public assistance, monitoring campus facilities, and supporting a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, students, faculty, and staff.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED.
• At least 19 years of age.
• Current and Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to walk a minimum of 8 to 12 miles in an 8-to-12-hour shift.
• Ability to climb stairwells.
• Ability to maintain and communicate a good rapport with the campus population.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts routine interior patrols of assigned buildings and campus areas to help maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Monitors entrances, hallways, stairwells, parking areas, and other designated locations for suspicious activity or safety concerns.
• Provides directions, escorts, and general assistance to patients, visitors, students, faculty, and staff.
• Responds promptly to calls for service, alarms, disturbances, and emergency situations.
• Reports safety hazards, security concerns, suspicious activity, and policy violations to the appropriate personnel.
• Documents incidents and daily activities accurately and completes required reports.
• Assists with access control, including securing and unlocking designated buildings and areas.
• Supports law enforcement officers and emergency personnel as directed.
• Maintains professional and courteous communication with members of the campus community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Benefits Eligible:

Yes