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AUS Inc

Security Officer - Full Time

Asbury, IA · On-site

$19/hr

Security Officer - Full Time As a Security Officer - Full Time in Dubuque, IA, you will serve and ... temporary credentials as directed. * Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm ...

Plains Area Mental Health, Inc

Clinical Supervisor

Iowa, IA · On-site

$87K - $94K/yr

... Officer. Requirements: * Independent licensure (LISW, LMHC, LMFT) and 3 years' experience to provide supervision for licensure to temporary licensed clinicians * Valid Driver's License and Insurance ...

3B Healthcare, Inc.

Temp - Technologist

Waterloo, IA · On-site

Professional Reference/Reference Check - charge/supervisor/nurse manager/director/CNO/COO performance evaluation/reference from within 24 months of today's date [preferred] * Driver's License ...

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Temporary Security Officer

Iowa City, IA • On-site

University of Iowa
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Job description


Temporary Security Officer
Posting ID
161041
Department
Campus Safety/VP Finance & Operations
Jobcode
Public Safety Security Officer
Working Title
Temporary Security Officer
Details

The University of Iowa Campus Safety is seeking a Temporary Security Officer to patrol campus buildings.

This position is performed fully on campus.

Duties to include:

* Patrol campus buildings and assigned areas with a focus on access control, public safety, and student well-bring.

* Reporting discrepancies and hazards and notifying police as needed.

* Use of portable radio communication, body cameras, and departmental vehicles

* Use of vehicle camera system and small electronics.

* Traversing outdoors in all weather conditions.

Wage: $19.09 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday 3:00PM-12:30AM, Saturday & Sunday 7:00AM-12:30AM (Temporary employees limited to 29 hours per week/780 hours per fiscal year)

Location: Campus Safety, UCC and surrounding campus

AboutThe University of Iowa Campus Safety

The University of Iowa Campus Safety is responsible for emergency response on the University of Iowa campus. Our mission is to foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive campus environment by building partnerships, solving problems, and working collaboratively to reduce crime, preserve peace, and provide safety services equally to all members of the community.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

* Valid Driver's license is required and ability to meet and maintain UI Driving Policy.

* Successfully complete a criminal background check

Desirable Qualifications

* Ability to maintain a professional and respectful demeanor with the public that fosters good relations.

* Demonstrated customer service experience.

* Basic computer skills.

* Effective communication skills, oral and written, to interact with people from various backgrounds and cultures.

State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify (https://link.uiowa.edu/l/5b78e10d-8477-4cf3-9adc-faf829f95d1b?m=ab87626e-09cf-4c48-af78-a4441f9d82e2&c=d.hr.marketing&i=202603).

Contact
GEOFFREY CHAPIN
Phone: 319-467-4448
Email: geoff-chapin@uiowa.edu
Application Instructions
Send resume to Geoff Chapin at geoff-chapin@uiowa.edu
Ad Start Date
07/22/2026
Ad End Date
10/09/2026

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