Public Safety Security Officer

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Ames Laboratory is seeking a Public Safety Security Officer. Under general supervision, the position performs duties to protect property and provide for the safety and security of Ames National Laboratory personnel. The role includes conducting facility security and safety tours; monitoring and responding to fire and security system alarms; monitoring surveillance cameras; and completing shift-specific assignments. Assignments may include managing the fire extinguisher program, taking inventories of first-aid kits and closets, inspecting emergency response equipment, posting emergency response information, creating incident reports, validating visitor and employee identification, and escorting personnel, visitors, and subcontractors. The successful candidate will 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 employee must 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. Employment is contingent on meeting applicable Ames National Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, and Iowa State University requirements, which may include background checks and eligibility determinations. The incumbent must obtain and maintain government access authorization for the duration of the appointment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship; immigration sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

At least 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 security and safety experience; 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.
Obtain Certified Protection Officer certification through the International Foundation for Protective Officers within six months of starting employment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
Be detail-oriented and communicate effectively with Laboratory staff, researchers, students, visitors, and the general public.
Meet applicable Ames National Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, and Iowa State University requirements, including obtaining and maintaining government access authorization.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States 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.
Perform shift-specific assignments, including the fire extinguisher program, first-aid kit and closet inventories, emergency response equipment inspections, and emergency response postings.
Create incident reports.
Validate visitor and employee identification.
Provide escorts for personnel, visitors, and subcontractors.
Obtain and maintain required Certified Protection Officer certification and government access authorization.