Public Safety Support Officer

Augustana College is a nationally recognized college of the liberal arts and sciences dedicated to investing in engaged learning, maximizing student potential, and strengthening community partnerships - the guiding priorities of our Bold & Boundless Strategic Plan (2024-29). For our 2,500 students from all backgrounds, Augustana provides a transformative experience that integrates rigorous academics, hands‑on learning and mentorship to prepare graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong success.

The college’s scenic, wooded campus is located in Rock Island, Illinois, part of the Quad‑Cities metro area (pop. 470,000) along the Mississippi River, about a 3‑hour drive from Chicago. At Augustana, we seek innovative and student‑centered professionals who are excited to contribute to our strategic goals of empowering students through engaged learning, leadership development and real‑world experiences.

Employees at Augustana enjoy an excellent benefit package including medical, retirement, generous paid time off, tuition benefits for employees and their family members, and much more.

Public Safety Support Officer (Revised: July 2022)

Non‑Exempt, Part‑time, 10 Month Schedule

710

Chief, Augustana Police Department

Provide security services to College academic buildings and property to protect against fire, theft and illegal entry. This position includes overnight hours (generally 8pm – 2am).

• Responsible for following established procedures for touring academic buildings and Augustana College property. Stays in contact with other security personnel reporting breakage or other irregularities.
• Ensures that doors, entrances and other access points are locked and secured according to established policies. Turns off unneeded lights as scheduled.
• Assist campus visitors and ensures that visitors are on campus for appropriate reasons.
• Reports unsafe conditions or suspicious persons to Dispatcher and Security Officers.
• Responds to, and provides approved requests for access in academic buildings.
• Other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Prior security or military experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and accept instruction and follow established procedures.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues, faculty members and students.

None

This position is regularly exposed to inside and outside. Frequent exposure to extreme heat and cold weather conditions.

Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a frequent basis. This position requires good physical condition with the ability to walk for long periods and climb stairs in an outdoor environment. Also required is the ability to listen, hear, speak, read, bend, stoop, and stand for intermittently long periods of time.

This position requires a valid driver’s license.

This position is budgeted to pay $15.00/hour. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the needs of employees.

Full‑time employees are eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
• Life insurance, disability insurance, and supplemental insurance programs
• Retirement plan with a generous company contribution
• Excellent paid time off/holiday benefits
• Tuition benefits for employees and their family members
• Access to company facilities (gym, pool, health center, etc.)

Augustana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is Augustana College’s policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.