Security Officer Senior, Public Safety (8124)

Security Officer Senior, Public Safety (8124)

Pocatello - Main
NOT eligible for remote work, on-campus position

Institution Information

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!

Job Description

To ensure safety and security of residents, staff, buildings, and grounds; respond to emergencies; performs related work.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Examples of Duties

• Direct care support services.
• Responds to calls for assistance or lack of timely radio contact.
• Assists unit staff in calming, controlling, and restraining combative, intoxicated, and/or aggressive residents.
• Maintains surveillance of potentially volatile situations.
• Contacts local law enforcement agencies for assistance regarding potential problem situations.
• Directs and participates in searches of buildings and surrounding area both on and off campus.
• Assures timely evacuation in case of fire or other disaster.
• Prepares written reports.
• Escorts residents to and from living areas.
• May provide back-up services for living unit personnel.
• May maintain precautions to prevent runaways and unauthorized absences of residents.
• May apprehend and return runaway residents to living areas.
• May transport residents to and from area hospital, airport, or other points of origin/destination.

Safety and security.

• Provides for safety and security of residents and staff.
• Enforces safety and security policies and procedures.
• Patrols campus and outbuildings to prevent vandalism and detect fires.
• Patrols buildings ensuring that doors are locked and searches the facility when a door is found unlocked.
• Observes movement on campus and uses radio to advise of disturbances or suspicious occurrences.
• Assures that no one is in restricted areas.
• Reports safety hazards.
• Conducts searches for contraband.
• Investigates vandalism and theft.
• Checks and logs security lights.
• Reports mechanical malfunctions.
• Confronts unauthorized visitors and may make arrests.
• May patrol parking lots, enforce speed limits on institution grounds and issue citations.
• May make minor emergency maintenance repairs to ensure safety.
• May check the steam pressure and water level in the boilers.

Minimum Qualifications

Good knowledge of:

• Building security procedures.

Experience:

• Applying fire and life safety hazards.
• Evaluating and handling disturbances and security emergencies reading, applying, and following written and oral instructions.
• Writing business reports, investigative reports, or detailed documentation.
• Typing or using a keyboard.

Specialty Requirements

These positions at ISU require:

• Valid driver's license.
• Current firearms qualifications or the ability to become qualified within 30 days of hire date.
• Current less lethal qualifications or the ability to become qualified within 30 days of hire date.
• Certified Police Officer, graduate from attending a Law Enforcement Academy Program, or Military Police.

Supplemental Information

Security Officer positions involve:

• Observing activities of persons on campus both day and night.
• Patrolling an assigned area on foot.
• Subduing and restraining physically aggressive or resisting individuals.
• Helping lift, carry or transfer incapacitated individuals.
• Hearing conversations on a two-way radio.
• Exposure to all types of weather conditions.
• Physical danger from residents and outside intruders is constant.

Additional Information

Compensation will be between $17.25 and $19.01 per hour, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. To be considered for this opportunity, apply on or before June 21, 2026. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY/TTD: 711), or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.