Public Safety Security Officer; B-shift

Position: Public Safety Security Officer (B-shift)
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Position Title:

Public Safety Security Officer (B shift) - Ames National Laboratory## Job Group:

Merit## Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years experience in security and safety, or
• One year of post-high school education related to security and safety and one year of experience in security and safety, or
• Two years of post-high school education related to security and safety.
• Possession of appropriate driver's license as required.
• Ability to obtain Certified Protection Officer certification from the International Foundation of Protection Officers and/or International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety certification within 6 months of hire and maintain certification for duration of employment.##

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional experience with industrial safety, fire safety, and security  

Experience with Simplex fire systems  

Experience with C-Cure security systems  

Experience with modern surveillance systems##

Job Description:

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today.

Ames Laboratory is seeking applicants for a Plant Safety Patrol Officer. Under general supervision, this position performs duties to protect property and provide for the safety and security of the personnel of Ames National Laboratory. Main duties include: conducting facility security/safety tours, monitoring and responding to fire/security system alarms, monitoring surveillance cameras, and performing shift-specific assignments (i.e., fire extinguisher program, first aid kit/closet inventories, emergency response equipment inspections, emergency response postings, creating incident reports, visitor and employee identification validation and providing personnel, visitor, and subcontractor escorts).The

successful candidate will need to be detail oriented and able to communicate effectively with Laboratory staff, researchers, students, visitors, and the general public.

Schedule for this position is
** 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. with rotating weekends**, and one additional day off during the week. A valid REAL r’s License is required.
* Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.*## Appointment Type:

Regular## Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period## Time Type:

Full time## Pay Grade:08## Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment or call  or Toll Free:
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers Work Flex options for some positions. Work Flex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.## Original Posting Date:

December 18, 2025## Posting Close Date:

January 4, 2026## Job

Requisition Number:

R18345
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