Security Officer

Posting Details

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.

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.

These are the job duties required of the position.

• 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.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 09/25/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

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

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