Event Safety/Security Officer

University Of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; Part time

Job summary

The University of Idaho seeks an Event Safety/Security Officer responsible for ensuring safety during events on campus. This role entails enforcing policies, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining a secure environment while working both indoors and outdoors. Candidates must have strong communication skills and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a team environment.
• Able to follow documented policies and procedures.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Implement event safety and security tasks at campus events.
• Provide exemplary customer service and effectively communicate policies.
• Conduct general security patrol and report emergencies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay Range $18.00 per hour or higher depending on experience

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Part Time

Work Schedule Summary

Must be able to work a non-standard schedule to meet the needs of the department. Work an average of 20 hours a week.

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary

Event Safety/Security Officer provides a multitude of services that provides a safe and secure environment for the university community for events happening throughout campus. This position also plays a key role in establishing and strengthening relationships with on campus and off campus stakeholders through providing exemplary customer service.

Responsibilities

Job Duty Function

Job Duty Function Implement event related safety and security tasks at events on campus by:

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Operating metal detectors and executing the metal detection screening process;
• Conducting alcohol enforcement tasks at events, including verifying age requirements and wrist banding patrons and enforcement of university alcohol policies;
• Enforcing access control enforcement at events by checking credentials, tickets, etc.;
• Enforcing university clear bag requirements and checking bags as necessary;
• Conducting general security patrol at events and reporting any emergencies to the necessary city or state officials.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 40

Job Duty Function

Job Duty Function Provide exemplary customer service by:

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Effectively communicating venue and university policies to guests during screening and alcohol enforcement duties;
• Providing appropriate assistance to guests with disabilities;
• Politely and respectfully directing guests to ensure screening lines moves efficiently;
• Answering guest questions and providing directions within the venue.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 40

Job Duty Function

Job Duty Function Contribute to the team effort by:

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Accepting additional responsibilities and assignments as directed;
• Making recommendations and assisting in the optimum use of university resources;
• Serving as a scheduler for facilities when necessary.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20

Essential/Marginal Marginal

Position Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• Working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals.
• Following documented policies and procedures.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Due to the duties of this position, successful candidates must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and security operations best practices.
• 1 year experience as a safety/security officer.
• Experience that shows ability to communicate effectively in oral and in written communication.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to move about and between venues for extended periods of time up to a full day of work.
• Work inside and outside as required.

Posting Information

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/02/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the academic year.

In your letter of qualification , using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align. The information provided in your letter of qualification will be used to determine eligibility for an interview and demonstrate your communications skills.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Academic Careers
  • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Chronicle
  • Disabled in Higher Ed
  • Facebook
  • HigherEd/Academic Impressions
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
  • Indeed.com
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • Newspaper
  • Other Venue
  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
  • University of Idaho Daily Register
  • University of Idaho Employee
  • Veterans in Higher Ed
  • Word of Mouth
• * The duties of the position require successful candidates to be at least 18 years of age. Do you meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
• * A Required Qualification for this position is experience using computer software and applications for word processing, email and internet research. Please provide in detail how you meet this requirement.

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• * This position requires experience working in a team environment . Please describe/explain how you meet this requirement.

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• * This position requires experience following documented policies and procedures. Please provide examples of how you meet this requirement.

  (Open Ended Question)

• A preferred qualification for this position is knowledge of safety and security operations best practices. Please explain how you meet this qualification.

  (Open Ended Question)

• A preferred qualification is 1 year experience as a safety/security officer. Please explain how you meet this qualification.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Describe how you acquired effective oral and written communication skills.

  (Open Ended Question)

• The demands of this position may require the incumbent to work a non standard schedule. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
• * After reviewing this position description and qualifications listed, are you willing and able to perform the work requirements of this position?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
  • yes
  • no