Department Summary:

The mission of Drake Public Safety is to provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and campus visitors. Drake Public Safety strives to achieve this mission through a community friendly approach that enhances safety through the visibility of Public Safety personnel, preventive patrols, 24-hour accessibility, positive conflict resolution, and crime prevention and awareness programs. Drake Public Safety collaborates with local law enforcement and community organizations in fulfilling its mission.

In addition to their role in keeping the campus community safe, Drake Public Safety officers also are trained to assist in medical emergencies and have access to portable defibrillators for use in emergency situations.

Job Summary:

Drake Public Safety Officers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the campus community. Their responsibilities include:

Enhancing safety: Through the visibility of Public Safety personnel, preventive patrols, and 24-hour accessibility.

Conflict resolution: Utilizing positive conflict resolution techniques to maintain a peaceful environment.

Crime prevention: Implementing crime prevention and awareness programs to deter criminal activity.

Collaboration: Working closely with local law enforcement and community organizations to fulfill their mission.

Emergency assistance: Being trained to assist in medical emergencies and having access to portable defibrillators for use in emergency situations.

Drake Public Safety Officers are dedicated to creating a safe and secure environment for all individuals on campus, making them a vital part of the university's safety infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and 2-3 years of experience in Security

Preferred Qualifications:

BA and 2-3 years of experience in College and University Security or Law Enforcement experience.

Job Duties:

• 50% - The visibility of Public Safety personnel, preventive patrols - (Essential)
• 25% - Respond to calls and Emergencies - (Essential)
• 15% - Report Writing - (Essential)
• 10% - 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