Public Safety Security Officer

Iowa State University - College of Design; United States; Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Shift differential

Zusammenfassung

Iowa State University - College of Design seeks a Public Safety Security Officer for the night shift to patrol facilities, monitor alarms and cameras, and perform scheduled safety tasks. The role requires effective communication with staff, researchers, students, visitors, and the public.

Responsibilities include security tours, incident reporting, badge validation, and escorting personnel. Shift differential applies and a REAL ID driver’s license is required.

Qualifikationen

• Two years security and safety experience or an equivalent education.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to obtain Certified Protection Officer certification within 6 months.

Aufgaben

• Conducting facility security/safety tours and monitoring alarms.
• Monitor surveillance cameras and perform shift-specific inventories.
• Prepare incident reports and validate visitors and staff IDs.
• Provide escorts to personnel, visitors, and subcontractors.

Kenntnisse

Security & safety

Driver's license

Certification goal (CPO/IAHSS)

Ausbildung

Two years post-high school education related to security & safety

Tools

Simplex fire systems

C-Cure security systems

Surveillance systems

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title: Public Safety Security Officer

Job Group: Merit

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

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 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 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.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [e-mail], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type: Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12

Month Work Period Time Type: Full time

Pay Grade: 08

Original Posting Date: October 16, 2026

Posting Close Date: October 25, 2026

Job Requisition Number: R20098

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Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website.

Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

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By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensiveland-grantmission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds.

Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

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Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail].

If you have questions about the application process please email [e-mail] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485.

Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [e-mail] or call [phone] or Toll-Free: [phone]. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or [phone].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.