What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer I - 004262 position at University of South Alabama?
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
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
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
- 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
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