2026)

City of Prattville•Prattville City Hall, AL

About The Position

The City Hall Security Officer ensures the security of employees, visitors, and the building by performing security and enforcement duties. The role screens or inspects visitors and bags for prohibited items, monitors building entryways and exits, maintains a secure environment, directs visitors to appropriate officers, inspects access points for hazards and risks, and responds to internal alarm notifications. The officer also maintains records, attends meetings, assists departmental personnel, and performs other assigned duties. This is a part-time, non-exempt, safety-sensitive position. Duties are performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in extreme or inclement weather. The work may involve exposure to noise, dust, dirt, grease, moving machinery, and adverse weather. The position requires regular, punctual attendance, the ability to perform under moderate stress, and the use of protective devices. The employee must qualify or recertify annually with a department-issued firearm and submit to drug screenings.

Requirements

Current or prior POSTC Certification as a Police Officer.
Five years of experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, or a security-related field.
Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Be able to lift at least 50 pounds repeatedly.
Submit to drug screenings for this safety-sensitive position.
Be able to accomplish the essential job functions in a timely manner, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable standards.
Ability to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.
Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures, relevant city codes and ordinances, computers and job-related software, and file management principles.
Skills in problem-solving, customer service, maintaining files and records, public and interpersonal relations, operating office equipment, and oral and written communication.
Willingness to cooperate with the department's workload.

Responsibilities

Screen and/or inspect visitors and bags for prohibited items.
Monitor entryways and exits.
Maintain a secure environment for employees and visitors.
Direct visitors to the appropriate officers.
Inspect entryways and exits for hazards and potential risks.
Respond to internal alarm notifications.
Maintain records.
Attend meetings.
Assist departmental personnel as needed.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Qualify or recertify yearly with a department-issued firearm.
Attend continuing education courses as required and comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations.