Campus & Event Safety​/Security Officer

The Campus & Event Safety/Security Officer provides a multitude of services that provides a safe and secure environment for the university community both on a day to day basis as well as for events happening throughout campus. This position also plays a key role in establishing and strengthening relationships with on campus and off campus stakeholders through providing exemplary customer service.

This position will work swing shift.

This position oversees and implements university safety and security policies to create a safe and secure environment for the university community both day-to-day and during event operations. This position also plays a key role in establishing and strengthening relationships with on-campus and off-campus stakeholders through providing exemplary customer service.

This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

• Conduct general security patrol on campus and at events and report emergencies to university, city or state officials
• Assist with Safe Walks, extra patrol requests, building lockouts and on-call notifications
• Enforce university alcohol policies
• Monitor access control, check credentials, check tickets and enforce clear bag requirements
• Using computer software and applications including word-processing software, spreadsheets, email and internet
• Working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals
• Following documented policies and procedures

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to work a non-standard schedule to meet the needs of the department
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

• Knowledge of safety and security operations and best practices
• One year experience as a safety/security officer
• Demonstrated competence with written and verbal communication

• Must be able to:
• Move around and between venues throughout the workday
• Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 40 pounds occasionally
• Bend, stoop, shovel and be comfortable working at significant heights
• Traverse any part of campus including asphalt, sidewalks, grass, dirt, playgrounds, etc.
• Sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Work in inclement weather conditions

This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.

To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than February 6, 2026.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday
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Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Resume/CV
• List of References
• Letter of Qualification

Optional documents may be submitted.

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

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