Campus Safety Officer – Protect People & Property

Maharishi International University; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Maharishi International University is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to maintain a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role covers patrols, access control, incident reporting, and coordination with local emergency services.

Responsibilities include enforcing policies, responding to emergencies, completing logs, and assisting with events. A strong focus on safety, professionalism, and collaboration with campus authorities is required.

Qualifications

• Primary law enforcement and security patrol principles and practices, with understanding of applicable laws.
• Possess basic record keeping and report writing skills.
• Experience handling tense or unpredictable situations involving diverse individuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from varied backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Patrol on foot and by vehicle; identify intruders and safety violations; control campus access.
• Lock doors and gates after hours; arm/disarm alarms; secure buildings; call locksmith as needed.
• Investigate and report unusual or dangerous situations; remove safety hazards; report unsafe conditions.
• Enforce campus traffic and parking regulations and applicable laws.
• Issue citations; assess situations; involve outside law enforcement when needed.
• Receive and investigate complaints; report outcomes; relay information to involved parties.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement and fire agencies.
• Assist with traffic and crowd control during campus events.
• Assist during emergencies (bomb threats, alarms, accidents); provide first aid or CPR as required.
• Maintain logs; prepare incident reports.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Law enforcement principles

Security patrol

Record keeping

People skills

Job description

Maharishi International University is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to maintain a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role covers patrols, access control, incident reporting, and coordination with local emergency services.

Responsibilities include enforcing policies, responding to emergencies, completing logs, and assisting with events. A strong focus on safety, professionalism, and collaboration with campus authorities is required.