Security Officer
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The Security Officer works under the direct supervision of the Shift Sergeant or Administrative Sergeant. This position is responsible for conducting interior patrols, providing public assistance, monitoring campus facilities, and supporting a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, students, faculty, and staff.
Job description
Summary of Job Duties
The Security Officer works under the direct supervision of the Shift Sergeant or Administrative Sergeant. This position is responsible for conducting interior patrols, providing public assistance, monitoring campus facilities, and supporting a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, students, faculty, and staff.
Responsibilities
- Conducts routine interior patrols of assigned buildings and campus areas to help maintain a safe and secure environment.
- Monitors entrances, hallways, stairwells, parking areas, and other designated locations for suspicious activity or safety concerns.
- Provides directions, escorts, and general assistance to patients, visitors, students, faculty, and staff.
- Responds promptly to calls for service, alarms, disturbances, and emergency situations.
- Reports safety hazards, security concerns, suspicious activity, and policy violations to the appropriate personnel.
- Documents incidents and daily activities accurately and completes required reports.
- Assists with access control, including securing and unlocking designated buildings and areas.
- Supports law enforcement officers and emergency personnel as directed.
- Maintains professional and courteous communication with members of the campus community.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED.
- At least 19 years of age.
- Current and Valid driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to walk a minimum of 8 to 12 miles in an 8-to-12-hour shift.
- Ability to climb stairwells.
- Ability to maintain and communicate a good rapport with the campus population.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED
- At least 19 years of age
- Current and Valid driver's license
- Ability to walk a minimum of 8 to 12 miles in an 8-to-12-hour shift
- Ability to climb stairwells
- Ability to maintain and communicate a good rapport with the campus population
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education Discount
- Retirement Plan
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge Prescription Delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.