SECURITY OFFICER

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Police and Public Safety Department seeks a Security Officer. 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: Inventories all assigned keys and takes notes to assure all scheduled buildings are locked or open for individual or group request. Locks and unlocks all assigned area doors per schedule and in accordance with special lock or unlock requests. Observes for criminal activity or suspicious circumstances in the form of persons, places or things while locking and unlocking doors. If suspicious circumstances are noted, calls police for assistance immediately and remains in the area to guide or assist the responding officer. Creates a sense of safety and security on university properties. Takes all necessary measure to reduce opportunity for criminal activity and the commission of crime within the University and its properties. Identifies criminal offenders and calls for police officers if apprehension is required or advisable. Cooperates with and assists State, Municipal and other public agencies as required. Assists all persons seeking directions, information or assistance. Patrols all assigned areas giving special attention to and often rechecking those locations where security problems may be the most frequent. Observes for all infractions of university rules and regulations that may cause harm to persons or property and requests a police officer to r eport incidents and if required write the appropriate report. Demonstrates the ability to follow departmental policies and procedures. 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