Job Description

Position Title:

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

Job Group:

Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Job Description:

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live ? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

Ames National Laboratory is seeking applicants for a Public Safety Security Officer. Under general supervision, this position performs duties to protect property and provide for the safety of the personnel of the laboratory. Main duties include: conducting facility tours, monitoring and responding to fire/security system, and performing shift-specific assignments (i.e., fire extinguisher program, first aid kit/closet inventories, emergency response equipment inspections, emergency response postings).

The successful candidate will need to be detail-oriented and able to communicate effectively with Laboratory staff, researchers, students, visitors, and the general public.

The schedule for this position is 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with rotating weekends. Valid REAL ID Driver’s License is required, and must be able to obtain a Certified Protection Officer through the International Foundation for Protective Officers within 6 months of starting employment.

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.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

08

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • 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. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:

February 26, 2026

Posting Close Date:

March 8, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R18718

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