Public Safety Support Officer

Augustana College; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Retirement plan through TIAA

On-site facilities

Job summary

Augustana College in Rock Island, IL seeks a Public Safety Support Officer to provide security for academic buildings and property, including overnight shifts (8pm–2am). This non-exempt, part-time role reports to the Chief of the Augustana Police Department and pays $15.00/hour.

Responsibilities include patrolling, securing doors, assisting visitors, reporting hazards, and processing access requests, with emphasis on safety and quick response in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior security or military experience preferred.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and in extreme weather conditions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services to College academic buildings and property.
• Tour and monitor Augustana College property, report irregularities.
• Ensure doors and access points are secured and lights turned off as scheduled.
• Assist campus visitors and verify they are on campus for appropriate reasons.
• Report unsafe conditions or suspicious persons to Dispatcher and Security Officers.
• Respond to and process access requests for academic buildings.

Skills

Security experience

Willingness to learn

Independent work

Diversity collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Augustana College is a nationally recognized college of the liberal arts and sciences dedicated to investing in engaged learning, maximizing student potential, and strengthening community partnerships - the guiding priorities of our Bold & Boundless Strategic Plan (2024-29). For our 2,500 students from all backgrounds, Augustana provides a transformative experience that integrates rigorous academics, hands‑on learning and mentorship to prepare graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong success.

The college’s scenic, wooded campus is located in Rock Island, Illinois, part of the Quad-Cities metro area (pop. 470,000) along the Mississippi River, about a 3-hour drive from Chicago. At Augustana, we seek innovative and student-centered professionals who are excited to contribute to our strategic goals of empowering students through engaged learning, leadership development and real‑world experiences.

Employees at Augustana enjoy an excellent benefit package including medical, retirement, generous paid time off, tuition benefits for employees and their family members, and much more.

Job Title:

Public Safety Support Officer

Status:

Non-Exempt, Part-time, 10 Month Schedule

Wage Grade

710

Reports To:

Chief, Augustana Police Department

Overview:

Provide security services to College academic buildings and property to protect against fire, theft and illegal entry. This position includes overnight hours (generally 8pm – 2am).

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for following established procedures for touring academic buildings and Augustana College property. Stays in contact with other security personnel reporting breakage or other irregularities.
• Ensures that doors, entrances and other access points are locked and secured according to established policies. Turns off unneeded lights as scheduled.
• Assist campus visitors and ensures that visitors are on campus for appropriate reasons.
• Reports unsafe conditions or suspicious persons to Dispatcher and Security Officers.
• Responds to, and provides approved requests for access in academic buildings.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience & Skills:

• Prior security or military experience preferred
• Willingness to learn and accept instruction and follow established procedures
• Ability to work with limited supervision and in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues, faculty members and students

Travel

None

Work Environment:

This position is regularly exposed to inside and outside. Frequent exposure to extreme heat and cold weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a frequent basis. This position requires good physical condition with the ability to walk for long periods and climb stairs in an outdoor environment. Also required is the ability to listen, hear, speak, read, bend, stoop, and stand for intermittently long periods of time.

Additional Requirements

This position requires a valid driver’s license.

Pay and Benefits

This position is budgeted to pay $15.00/hour. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the needs of employees.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Access to a voluntary retirement savings plan administered through TIAA (employee-contributed
• Access to company facilities (gym, pool, health center, etc.)

You can learn more about our benefit programs at our Benefits website.

EEO Statement

Augustana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is Augustana College’s policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Note:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities are subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Augustana College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Augustana College provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.