Security Officer

The Security Officer promotes and maintains civil order; enforces laws and ordinances; conducts investigations; issues citations and makes arrests; patrols assigned areas to provide security; responds to alarm calls; prepares detailed reports concerning crimes and incidents; interviews victims and witnesses; maintains equipment in functional condition; establishes and maintains positive working relationships with the college community and community-at-large. Performs additional duties as required. Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule Effective September 1, 2026 E5 Grade 06 ($29,989 - $48,180 ) based on experience. Patrol the campus and make scheduled tours of buildings and grounds by vehicle or on foot to ensure buildings and persons are secure. Monitor events on campus to ensure security and safety for the students, participants, and attendees. Respond to and investigate incidents on campus including but not limited to motor vehicle incidents, or criminal or college violations as assigned. Enforce criminal and traffic laws; assists LSCC Police as needed in making arrests and issuing summons. Lock and unlock outer doors, check buildings and hallways after hours for signs of unusual activity. Issue tickets to violators of campus parking regulations. Monitor students and visitors to ensure compliance with college policies and regulations. Complete clear and concise written offense reports immediately following an incident. Log all activities in daily log register. Inspect all assigned areas for safety hazards. Investigate all adverse campus conditions and situations. Recertify on firearms range annually. Lift, carry and move heavy objects within safety limits. Serve on committees as assigned by Committee on Committees. Perform other work-related duties as assigned by appropriate personnel. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekends High school diploma or GED One year of full-time work experience in security or law enforcement Effective oral and written skills Must be able to work extended and flexible day, hours and shifts Must possess superb verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly speak and write in English Valid State Pistol Permit Valid State of Alabama Driver’s License with a clean driving record Must be able to perform walking, climbing, running, bending, moving, standing, carrying, and lifting up to 50 lbs Must be able to respond quickly to all areas of the institution in response to security-related issues Must be able to remain calm and professional in a crisis or stressful situation Ability to hear and communicate clearly and concisely Ability to critically think and use good judgment in all matter This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirm an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. #J-18808-Ljbffr Enterprise State Community College