Department Summary:

Drake University Public Safety is the main provider of emergency services and is committed to maintaining a safety campus environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. With staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Public Safety staff is committed to being active role-models for both students and employees and developing positive community relations with the Des Moines Police Department and other organizations.

Job Summary:

Drake University Public Safety is seeking qualified candidates for the Public Safety Officer position. This candidate should be able to work overnight hours (11:30 pm to 7:30 am) and weekends. The successful candidate will contribute to the safety of the university by patrolling campus, assisting in conflict resolution, and assist in safety prevention efforts. This person should be able to perform all essential job functions and meet the minimum education and experience requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

- High school diploma / GED

- Written / verbal communication skills

- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

- Computer experience

- A valid driver's license and ability to meet insurability requirements is required to drive on behalf of the university.

- Post offer, pre-employment drug screen required

Preferred Qualifications:

- Customer service experience

- Public safety experience

Job Duties:

• 40% - Patrol areas, control traffic, conduct investigations, searches, monitoring security systems and responding to alarms. - (Essential)
• 35% - Patrol grounds, buildings and parking areas to identify any irregular conditions that might result in property loss of injury, and take adequate intermediary measures to assure the protection of our employees, students, assets and public reputation. - (Essential)
• 10% - Act as coordination point in emergency situations. - (Essential)
• 10% - Safeguard the assets of the university against fire, theft, vandalism, sabotage, illegal entry and misuse. - (Essential)
• 5% - Conduct investigations into crimes that affect the university, its employees, students or visitors. This may include interviews, collecting physical evidence, preparing documentation and testifying in court. - (Essential)
• 0% - Other duties as assigned - (Essential)

Salary and Benefits:

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2025. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits