Temporary Security Officer

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 21,275 - 30,301; Part time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Temporary Security Officer to patrol campus buildings and ensure public safety. This role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in public.

Responsibilities include patrolling various areas, reporting hazards, and utilizing communication equipment. Candidates should demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills. The position is fully on-campus, with a wage of $18.72 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet and maintain UI Driving Policy.
• Successfully completed a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus buildings and assigned areas.
• Report discrepancies and hazards to the police.
• Use portable radio, body cameras, and departmental vehicles.

Skills

Customer service experience

Effective communication skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Temporary Security Officer

The University of Iowa Campus Safety is seeking a Temporary Security Officer to patrol campus buildings.

This position is performed fully on campus.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus buildings and assigned areas with a focus on access control, public safety, and student well-being.
• Reporting discrepancies and hazards and notifying police as needed.
• Use of portable radio communication, body cameras, and departmental vehicles.
• Use of vehicle camera system and small electronics.
• Traversing outdoors in all weather conditions.

Compensation & Schedule

Wage: $18.72 per hour.

Schedule: Monday‑Friday 3:00PM‑12:30AM, Saturday & Sunday 7:00AM‑12:30AM (Temporary employees limited to 29 hours per week/780 hours per fiscal year).

Location: Campus Safety, UCC and surrounding campus.

About the University of Iowa Campus Safety

The University of Iowa Campus Safety is responsible for emergency response on the University of Iowa campus. Our mission is to foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive campus environment by building partnerships, solving problems, and working collaboratively to reduce crime, preserve peace, and provide safety services equally to all members of the community.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to meet and maintain UI Driving Policy.
• Successfully completed a criminal background check.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a professional and respectful demeanor with the public that fosters good relations.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective communication skills, oral and written, to interact with people from various backgrounds and cultures.

State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out‑of‑state, are subject to E‑Verify (https://link.uiowa.edu/l/5b78e10d-8477-4cf3-9adc-faf829f95d1b?m=ab87626e-09cf-4c48-af78-a4441f9d82e2&c=d.hr.marketing&i=202603).