Security Guard - AIDB North

**Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.** **Position: Security Guard** **Location: AIDB North Campus - Decatur, AL** **ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)** Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, multidisabled, and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and senior citizens with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year. Our services span a lifetime and include five campuses in Talladega, a statewide network of regional centers, Early Intervention services, traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities in residential, day, and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility known as Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB), the state’s largest employer of adults who are Blind. **ABOUT OUR LOCATION** The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind North Campus is located in Decatur, Alabama. The campus occupies a beautiful location that sits on Highway 31 in South Decatur. This is a recently created campus that, although under construction, is already home to a number of AIDB departments and staff. The expansion of programs in Decatur creates new opportunities and challenges as the campus is being created all while we continue to serve the local communities. **ABOUT THE ROLE** Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work. The Security Guard will work as part of the campus operations team and will make effective decisions and solve problems using sound judgment in crisis situations. This position requires individual initiative and teamwork, excellent listening skills, and physical ability and stamina such as frequent standing, walking, lifting, and guiding and/or carrying materials. The Security Guard will be required to attend extracurricular activities, work in all weather conditions, work effectively and communicate with groups and individuals of all ages in a blind, deaf, and multi-disabled community of individuals. **HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT** You will play an important role to ensure that AIDB’s culture of inclusion is reinforced and that employees feel safe, secure, connected, recognized and proud to be a part of our organization. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, availability, and being thorough and courteous with all associated with AIDB as you carry out your responsibilities. You will be approachable and display a professional appearance and positive attitude. You will work independently as well as part of a team environment. You will be eager to help, learn, and will adapt easily to ever changing situations as we continue to plan and grow the campus. You will support our 24-hour campus operations department which includes our security, transportation, and facility maintenance programs to name a few. **BASIC QUALIFICATIONS** - High school diploma or GED - Two (2) years of verifiable work history in a security related role - Valid Driver License and eligibility for AIDB insurance - Must meet suitability/background requirements for employment **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** - Law Enforcement or Military experience - Two years Campus Security experience **POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES** ***Security Operations & Oversight*** - Patrol & Inspection: Conduct foot patrols (walking 5+ miles per shift) and check buildings and doors to ensure total campus sec…