Public Safety Security Officer (B shift) Ames National Laboratory

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 drivers 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 :

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to LiveIf you answered yes to any of these questions you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

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 ID Drivers 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 Vitae 2) Letter of Application / Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free : 1-. Why Choose ISU 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 WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex 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

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

CCTV,Typing,Customer Service,Hospital Experience,Computer Skills,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,5G,Dispatching,Emergency Management,Security,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1