Security Resource Assistant III - Department Only Search - 527823

Job no: 527823
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Internal only, Police/Security/Safety

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $18.32 - Midpoint: $21.97 (Hourly N4)


Department/Organization: 507143 - Security Resources


Normal Work Schedule: Varies; 12 hour shifts (days or nights); includes weekends and holidays


Note to Applicants: This is a department only search. You must be a current UA employee working in the Security Resources Department to be considered.


Job Summary: The Security Resource Assistant III serves as a shift supervisor for Security Resource Assistant I and II positions. Ensures the safety and security of the University community. Oversees daily operations by monitoring, receiving, processing, and responding to information related to physical security, access control, and safety concerns.


Additional Department Summary: Serves as a representative of the University of Alabama, demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and exceptional customer service while ensuring campus safety and security. Serves as the primary supervisor for Security Resource Assistant I and II employees. Oversees daily operations, delegates tasks, monitors fieldwork, and approves reports. Evaluates performance, conducts reviews, and implements corrective actions as needed to maintain professional standards.

Requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts with a rotating weekly pattern. May drive UA vehicle as needed.


Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of safety, security, and/or law enforcement experience.


Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have a valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at the time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screening.


Skills and Knowledge: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong judgment and decision making skills. Good interpersonal skills. High level of professionalism. Ability to perform a high quality of work. Technical knowledge.


Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) years of experience as a University of Alabama Security Resource Assistant II and a "meets expectations" or higher overall score on the most recent evaluation. Experience serving in a leadership capacity.


Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.


Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

Advertised: Central Daylight Time
Applications close: Central Daylight Time

Back Apply

Please note, all Staff Employment positions close at 10:55pm CST.

Non-Exempt positions are posted a minimum of 3 days. Exempt positions are posted a minimum of 7 days.

Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at hrsvctr@ua.edu or contact us by phone at (205)-348-7732. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Links


"EEO is the Law" Poster"
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

“EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement"
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

"Family and Medical Leave Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

"Employee Polygraph Protection Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

The University’s Annual Security Report contains information on campus safety statistics as well as University Safety and Security Policies. It can be viewed online at The University of Alabama Annual Security Report, or by request to UAPD at ua.police@ua.edu.