Public Safety Security Officer (B shift) - Ames National Laboratory

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Ames Laboratory is seeking applicants for a Plant Safety Patrol Officer. Under general supervision, this position performs duties to protect property and provide for the safety and security of the personnel of Ames National Laboratory. Main duties include: 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 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. with rotating weekends, and one additional day off during the week. A valid REAL ID Driver’s License is required. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• A valid REAL ID Driver’s License is required.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Conducting facility security/safety tours
• Monitoring and responding to fire/security system alarms
• Monitoring surveillance cameras
• 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)

Benefits

• 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
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees