Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number 004262 Position Title Security Officer I - 004262 Division Academic Affairs Department 310300 - Baldwin County Campus Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent, one year of security or related experience and possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama.
Preferred Qualifications Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama's Baldwin County Campus is seeking to hire a Security Officer I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Patrols assigned premises, monitor's area traffic, investigates suspicious activities, listens for and reports local alarms and may report to county/municipal authorities when necessary.
- Registers and directs visitors, checks for appropriate Identification, and contacts their host for escort.
- Responds to calls and alarms.
- Responds, investigates, and reports through verbal and written format on accidents, illnesses, and incidents.
- Monitors security systems ensuring doors are not forced, left open or otherwise breached.
- Monitors alarms to make sure they are set and operational.
- Completes daily shift report.
- Reports on alarms for freezers, cold rooms, warm rooms, incubator, autoclaves, or mechanical equipment to the Facilities or Building Services Departments.
- Provides escort service to staff and students as requested to ensure safety.
- Documents and reports on the malfunction of equipment In accordance with area policies.
- Monitors the access control system to detect proper card use, door mechanical problems and system problems.
- Performs preliminary investigations of security deficiencies or breaches.
- Completes problem reports for follow-up law enforcement personnel.
- Completes incident reports to comply with facility licensing/accreditation requirements. Identifies witnesses as first respondent to incidents.
- Provides crowd and/or traffic control during unusual/emergency conditions.
- Attends safety and environmental compliance committee meetings.
- Maintains key control by serving as the contact person for keys.
- Performs building safety duties to include AED inspections and first aid kit inspections.
- Contacts Environmental Safety for environmental waste disposal when needed.
- Serves as the contact person for the Fire Marshall during fire drills and fire safety inspections.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/25/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Working Days Monday - Thursday Working Hours 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Job Location Baldwin County Campus Full-time or Part-Time Full Time Regular or Temporary Regular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
Yes
No
- Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
Yes
No
- The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Yes
No
- What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than High School
High School Diploma or equivalent
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- How many years of related experience do you have?
Less than 1 year
Between 1 - 3 years
Between 3 - 5 years
Between 5 - 7 years
More than 7 years
- Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
- How did you hear about this position?
USA website
LinkedIn
Zip Recruiter
Indeed
HigherEd Jobs
Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
Facebook
Word of mouth
Other
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