Drake Public Safety Officer

Drake Public Safety Officer - 999233

Position Number: 999233

Unit/Department: Public Safety

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

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 are trained to assist in medical emergencies and have access to portable defibrillators for use in emergency situations.

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

• Enhancing safety through visibility, preventive patrols, and 24‑hour accessibility.
• Conflict resolution using positive techniques to maintain a peaceful environment.
• Crime prevention and awareness programs to deter criminal activity.
• Collaboration with local law enforcement and community organizations.
• Emergency assistance, including medical emergencies and use of portable defibrillators.

• High School Diploma and 2‑3 years of experience in security.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2‑3 years of experience in college and university security or law enforcement.

• 50% – Visibility of personnel and preventive patrols – (Essential)
• 25% – Respond to calls and emergencies – (Essential)
• 15% – Report writing – (Essential)
• 10% – Other duties as assigned – (Essential)

For consideration, you must apply online and include a resume and cover letter.

If you have any questions about this job posting or the application process, please email Mark.risvold.

Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.

At Drake, we are proud to offer employees, spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, including core benefits, perks, and discounts. We also provide a tuition waiver and participate in two tuition exchange programs for eligible dependents.

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