Career Center

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Security Officer-Psych. 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. 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.

Key Duties, Primary Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to make decisions independently
• Ability to learn, practice and adhere to safety standards

Hourly Pay Range - $14 - $20.30

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Currently licensed with a Driver's License from the State of Alabama required