Public Safety Security Officer - Ames National Laboratory

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

4d•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 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with rotating weekends. Valid REAL ID Driver’s License is required. Public Safety Security Officer must be able to obtain a Certified Protection Officer through the International Foundation for Protective Officers within 6 months of starting employment.

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.
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.
Incumbent must obtain and maintain government access authorization for the duration of the appointment.

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)