Department Summary:

Drake University Public Safety is the main provider of emergency services and is committed to maintaining a safe 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 Des Moines Police Department and other organizations.

Job Summary:

Drake University Public Safety is seeking qualified candidates for the Public Safety position. This person should have previous supervisory or management experience. Candidate should be able to work evening and overnight hours. The successful candidate will contribute to the safety of the university by patrolling campus, providing assistance in conflict resolution, assist in safety prevention efforts as well as supervise shift officers. Candidate 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

Job Duties:

• 40% - Supervise public safety officers, patrol areas, control traffic, conduct investigations, searches, monitoring security systems and responding to alarms. - (Essential)
• 35% - Patrol the grounds, buildings and parking areas to identify any irregular conditions that might result in property loss or injury, and take adequate intermediary measures to assure the protection of our employees, students, assets and public reputation. - (Essential)
• 5% - Act as coordination point in emergency situations by staying apprised of emergency response systems, monitor emergency activities and respond to outlined in department procedures, keep supervisors apprised of situation with regular updates. - (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)
• 5% - Keep upper management apprised of any developments or problems that may interfere with process or cause property loss. - (Essential)
• 5% - Conduct training of new patrol officers, schedule work assignments, administer employee discipline and perform employee evaluations. - (Essential)
• 5% - Safeguard the assets of the university against fire, theft, vandalism, sabotage, illegal entry and misuse. - (Essential)
• 0% - Other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-exempt position. 

At Drake, we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package for our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. In addition to a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts, our full-time employees enjoy generous paid time off, including one month of vacation and two personal days per fiscal year.

One of our very 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. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits.

If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2025).