Safety Officer 1

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Iowa - Executive Branch seeks a Security Officer to perform security checks at Capitol entrances and patrol the Capitol and Miller Office Building. The role emphasizes detecting suspicious activity and protecting people and property.

Requirements include a BA/BS degree with five years of professional security or law enforcement experience, or a high school diploma/GED or military service with related security experience (five+ years).

Qualifications

• Four year BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university required with professional security/law enforcement experience of five years.
• Alternatively, a High School Diploma, GED, or military experience with related security experience exceeding five years may be substituted for education.

Responsibilities

• Perform security checks at Capitol entrance points and patrol the Capitol and Miller Office Building.
• Detect suspicious activity and ensure the safety of persons and property.

Skills

Security experience

Education

BA/BS degree

High School Diploma or GED or military experience with related security experience

Job description

Job Description

Shift is Thursday-Friday-Saturday, off on Sunday, then Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday. Then off for six days. Each shift is 10 hours, roughly 7a.m. to 5 p.m.

Work Hours: 30 hours per week job Type: Full time with benefits

Duties

Responsible for performing security checks at State Capitol entrance points and patrolling Capitol and Miller Office Building in order to detect suspicious activity and ensure the safety of persons and property.

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Four year degree (BA/BS) from accredited college or university required with professional security/law enforcement experience of five years. High School Diploma, GED, or military experience and related professional security/law enforcement experience in excess of five years minimum may be substituted for education.