Public Safety Security Officer

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ames National Laboratory is seeking a Public Safety Security Officer. Under general supervision, the officer performs duties to protect property and ensure the safety and security of Laboratory personnel. The role includes facility security and safety tours, alarm monitoring and response, surveillance camera monitoring, and shift-specific assignments. The successful candidate must be detail oriented and communicate effectively with Laboratory staff, researchers, students, visitors, and the general public. The schedule is 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The position is eligible for a shift differential and requires a valid REAL ID driver's license. The incumbent must obtain and maintain government access authorization for the duration of the appointment. Employment is contingent on meeting applicable U.S. Department of Energy and Iowa State University requirements, which may include background checks and eligibility determinations. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship; immigration sponsorship is not available. Ames National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the Iowa State University campus. It translates foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations.

Requirements

Two years of 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.
Possess an appropriate driver's license as required; a valid REAL ID driver's license is required for this position.
Obtain Certified Protection Officer certification through the International Foundation for Protective Officers within six months of starting employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment.
Be detail oriented and able to communicate effectively with Laboratory staff, researchers, students, visitors, and the general public.
Obtain and maintain government access authorization for the duration of the appointment.
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

Conduct facility security and safety tours.
Monitor and respond to fire and security system alarms.
Monitor surveillance cameras.
Complete shift-specific assignments, including the fire extinguisher program, first aid kit and closet inventories, emergency response equipment inspections, emergency response postings, and incident reports.
Validate visitor and employee identification.
Provide escorts for personnel, visitors, and subcontractors.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
Vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans.
Onsite childcare in Ames, Iowa.
Life insurance and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellbeing program.
The position is eligible for a shift differential.
WorkFlex options are available for some positions.