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Security Officer

Highlands College
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
Summary of Responsibilities:

Assist in overall security and safety for the Highlands College/Grandview Campus Complex.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide a security presence at campus.
  • Patrol campus premises to detect and prevent disruptions and / or criminal offenses.
  • Monitor Emergency Call Box Phones and Security Cameras to detect criminal offenses and / or emergency situations.
  • Monitor entrance and departures of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
  • Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees, students, volunteers, and visitors.
  • Contact police or fire departments in cases of emergency.
  • Complete an Incident Report after any criminal offense has been reported, after an injury to any person on campus, after any damage to property on campus, after any suspicious incident, and after any event that requires notification. The Incident Report should be submitted to the Director of Security.


Other Duties:

  • Participate in ministry at Church of the Highlands and Highlands College by leading small groups.
  • Affirm and uphold the Statement of Faith and the Core Values and DNA of the College, exemplifying all by word and lifestyle.


Qualifications

Personal Characteristics:

  • Demonstrates a genuine interest in the security of the students and the campus.


Education:

  • Bachelor degree is preferred.


Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years in law enforcement or related field.
  • Physical ability to perform related tasks.
  • Proven ability to communicate on various levels.
  • Ability to defuse and deescalate conflict.
  • Current firearms qualification.
  • CPR and 1st Aid Certification preferred.


Extent of Public Contact:

  • High


Physical Demands:

  • Moderate exposure to physical risk.
  • Good physical condition is required.


Direct Reports:

  • This position is not a team lead for any Highlands College teammates.

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