Job Description

SECURITY OFFICER -( T219619)

Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Police and Public Safety Department seeks a Security Officer to perform prescribed duties on fixed posts, and to patrol campus buildings, parking lots and other University facilities to assure all areas are secure and free of hazards and suspicious/unauthorized persons. To patrol all assigned areas, giving special attention to problem areas. To assist visitors with directions and street locations, as well as various departments in the hospital and on campus.

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 report 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- $15.00

Qualifications

Minimum 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, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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

: University

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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Rotating shift,

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