Public Safety Security Officer

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Generous vacation and leave

Onsite childcare (Ames, IA)

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a Public Safety Security Officer to protect university property and ensure safety for staff, students, and visitors at Ames National Laboratory on the ISU campus.

Responsibilities include tours, monitoring alarms and cameras, and performing shift duties while maintaining clear communication with the campus community.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in security and safety or related education with experience.
• Post-high school education related to security and safety plus experience is acceptable.
• Post-high school education related to security and safety is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility security and safety tours.
• Monitor and respond to fire and security system alarms.
• Observe surveillance cameras and report incidents.
• Perform shift-specific duties (fire extinguisher program, kit inventories, equipment inspections).
• Create incident reports and provide escorts for personnel and visitors.

Education

Two years experience in security and safety

One year of post-high school education related to security and safety and one year of experience

Two years of post-high school education related to security and safety

Tools

Simplex fire systems

C-Cure security systems

Surveillance systems

Job description

Position Title: Public Safety Security Officer

Job Group: Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Two years experience in security and safety, or
• One year of post-high school education related to security and safety and one year of experience in security and safety, or
• Two years of post-high school education related to security and safety.
• Possession of appropriate driver's license as required.
• Ability to obtain Certified Protection Officer certification from the International Foundation of Protection Officers and/or International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety certification within 6 months of hire and maintain certification for duration of employment.

Job Description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Ames Laboratory is seeking applicants for a Public Safety Security Officer. Under general supervision, this position performs duties to protect property and provide for the safety and security of the personnel of Ames National Laboratory. Main duties include: conducting facility security/safety tours, monitoring and responding to fire/security system alarms, monitoring surveillance cameras, and performing shift-specific assignments (i.e., fire extinguisher program, first aid kit/closet inventories, emergency response equipment inspections, emergency response postings, creating incident reports, visitor and employee identification validation and providing personnel, visitor, and subcontractor escorts).

The successful candidate will need to be detail oriented and able to communicate effectively with Laboratory staff, researchers, students, visitors, and the general public.

Schedule for this position is 12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. with rotating weekends and holidays. Position is eligible for a shift differential, and a valid REAL ID Driver's License is required.

Public Safety Security Officer must be able to obtain a Certified Protection Officer through the International Foundation for Protective Officers within 6 months of starting employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional experience with industrial safety, fire safety, and security
• Experience with Simplex fire systems
• Experience with C-Cure security systems
• Experience with modern surveillance systems

Department/Program & College Description

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live ? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today.

Department Unit/Website (if applicable)

www.ameslab.gov

Employment Restrictions and Requirements

Employees with appointment at Ames National Laboratory are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation during the recruitment phase for review by Ames National Laboratory.

Employment is contingent upon satisfying applicable requirements of Ames National Laboratory's federal sponsor, the United States Department of Energy, and ISU requirements. These may include background checks and eligibility determinations related to access of facilities, information, or projects. This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain government access authorization for the duration of the appointment.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Choose Iowa State University?

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

WorkFlex Information

Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.