Upward Bound Security Guard

Department

Upward Bound

Rate of Pay

$17 per hour

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Estimated Number of Hours Per Week

Employment Status

Part Time Temporary

Student Appointment Type

Jobship

General Description

It is the responsibility of the Security guard to provide overnight security for the UMUB residential students and contact the UM Police Department and the UMUB Director when necessary. Living on campus is not required, but there is a room available for the security guard, should they wish to use it. The students will be out of the residence hall from 8:00 A.M. until 12:10 P.M and from 1:15 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. and the building will be quiet so the security guard can sleep.
$17 per hour, plus optional room and board.
Duty Hours: 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. each night as follows. Note that each week ends at 7:00 A.M. on Friday.

Essential Job Duties

Monitor the residence hall between 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. on nights when UMUB residential students are in the building.
Monitor the camera feed and note anything out of the ordinary. Investigating as necessary.
Patrol the halls and common spaces and checking that the doors are secure on a random schedule.
Allow UMUB resident students into the building after 11:00 P.M. and noting their arrival time.
Respond to incidents and emergencies as appropriate.
- For medical incidents administer first aid as appropriate, make sure the UM Police and UMUB Director are contacted, and complete an incident report.
- For major behavioral incidents (dismissible offences listed in the Student Code of Conduct), contact the RA on call and the UMUB director and complete an incident report.
- For minor behavioral incidents, contact the RA on call and complete an incident report.
Complete the daily report log at the end of each shift.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Upper-class undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and two written recommendations.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Ability to work with an adolescent age group, understand their needs, and tolerate the often-irrational behavior of teenagers
Ability to maintain punctuality and professionalism when working with students and UMUB staff
Ability to act efficiently and quickly in cases of emergencies to contact UM Police, UMUB Staff, and keep students calm

Preferred Major

Licenses, Certification or Registrations

Drivers License Preferred

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Open Date

04/02/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Additional Statement

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

EEO Statement

UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution

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