SECURITY OFFICER-PSYCH

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining the safety of staff and clients in a clinical setting. Patrol parking lot, walk floors, checking and maintaining the safety of the building. Assisting with directions. Document suspicious activity and create incident reports as needed.

Position Summary

UNARMED: Performs prescribed duties on fixed posts in Substance Abuse-Psychology, and patrols campus buildings, parking lots and other University facilities to assure all areas are secure and free of hazards and suspicious/unauthorized persons. Patrols all assigned areas, giving special attention to problem areas. Assists visitors with directions and street locations, as well as various departments in the hospital and on campus.

ARMED: Provides security as an armed security officer to pick up deposits (cash and/or non-cash) and transfer to the appropriate bank and/or department utilizing specific departmental guidelines and procedures. Assures campus buildings occupied by Substance Abuse-Psychology, parking lots and other University facilities to assure all areas are secure and free of hazards and suspicious/unauthorized persons. Uses general computer skills to manipulate closed circuit screens/monitors to view different areas of the campus parking decks. Patrols all assigned areas, giving special attention to problem areas. A pay differential will be applied for armed security in this classification.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor building entrance and provide directional assistance to clients and patients to promote orderly and seamless access to program locations within the building
• Patrol all assigned areas located in the 530 Building including the parking lot to preserve order and ensure all areas are safe and secure.
• Document suspicious activity and create incident reports as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics

Currently licensed with a Driver's License from the State of Alabama required.

Hourly Range- $15.00-$20.30

Education

High School diploma or GED required