Safety Officer 1

State-of-Iow; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Iowa is seeking a Security Officer to monitor entry points at the Capitol and patrol the Capitol and Miller Office Building to deter threats and protect people and property. This full-time role, with benefits, requires a four-year degree or substantial security/law enforcement experience.

Interviews begin in October 2026 for a November start. The position emphasizes vigilance, compliance with E-Verify, and adherence to Right to Work laws, ensuring safe and secure government

Qualifications

• Four year BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university is required, with five years of professional security or law enforcement experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a High School Diploma or GED or military experience plus related security experience may be substituted.
• U.S. work authorization required; E-Verify compliant.

Responsibilities

• Perform security checks at State Capitol entrances.
• Patrol Capitol and Miller Office Building to detect suspicious activity and ensure safety.
• Enforce Right to Work laws and related employment safeguards.

Skills

Security checks

Patrolling

Observation skills

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

High School Diploma or GED

Military experience substitution allowed

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.

Interviews begin in October 2026. Employment starts as early as November.

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

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.