Security Officer

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Homewoodtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R0014676
** TARGET CLOSE DATE:
** 01/23/2026
** PAY GRADE:
** Grade 13
** TYPE:
** Full time
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* JOB SUMMARY:

** Security Officers in the Merit System are responsible for providing general security services for county and city facilities to ensure the safety of visitors, employees, and the general public. Employees in this job class perform a variety of security related duties, including: monitoring surveillance systems for incidents, patrolling buildings and grounds, screening visitors and their possessions prior to them entering buildings and facilities, apprehending/evicting trespassers or suspicious persons from facilities, and providing general assistance to visitors.

Security Officers are required to complete detailed written reports to document any accidents or incidents that occur. Security Officers may work days, nights, and/or weekends depending on the facility to which they are assigned.
** COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
** Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:
Birmingham: $15.42 - $23.92   Homewood: $17.81 - $27.63   Jefferson County: $17.13 - $26.57   Personnel Board: $15.36 - $23.83
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

** The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
* Driver’s license.
* Ability to legally carry a firearm.
* Work experience providing security of persons and/or property in a public or private environment (e.g., businesses, courthouse, airport, hospital, museum, jails, prisons).
* Work experience creating documentation for the purpose of reporting or recording incidents (e.g., writing reports to document incidents/events).
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* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

** The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.
* Experience using computer and word processing to write documents (ex. memos, reports, schedules).
* Experience using computer to send written communications via electronic communications (email).
** TYPICAL

JOB DUTIES:

*** Provides customer service, internally and/or externally, via phone, email or face to face interaction.
* Contacts the appropriate emergency assistance personnel or supervisor to report suspicious or dangerous situations, safety hazards, violations of rules, unauthorized personnel, emergencies, etc.
* Opens and/or closes building by unlocking/locking doors, inspecting entrances and exits, and monitoring/setting alarms to ensure the safety of the building.
* Assists in maintaining the facility by inspecting the buildings and grounds for damage (e.g., signs of intrusion, unauthorized personnel, maintenance problems, temperature variations, flat tires, alarm alerts) to enforce security and ensure that rules and regulations are consistently followed.
* Screens employees and visitors by inspecting all people entering the facility to ensure the security of the building and all of its occupants.
* Maintains security of the premises and safety of individuals within and around premises through patrol, intervention, and performing security duties.
* Reports safety hazards or maintenance problems to appropriate supervisor or department.
* Records all activities in various logs, including telephone complaints, visitors, security tape records, requests for unlocking doors, parking records, alarm records, offenses, and unusual happenings, etc. so accurate records are maintained.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
** Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Job may require applying self-defense and restraint tactics to defend oneself from physical attack.
** WORK ENVIRONMENT:
** Work is performed primarily in and around employer-owned facilities such as office buildings, warehouses, public works facilities, etc. Work involves the use of standard office equipment, as well as the use of equipment typically used in security operations. May be required to occasionally deal with physically aggressive or violent individuals, and may be exposed to potential and real physical violence.

Employees in this class may also be required to work nights and weekends.
** EEO STATEMENT:
** The Person nel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,…