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Position Title:Building Security Services Specialist II - Student Innovation Center

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:Campus security experience

Experience with risk assessment and security management

Experience utilizing security cameras and electronic surveillance systems

Experience communicating with various levels of faculty, staff, students, and external partners

Experience working independently to proactively address security issues

Supervisory experience

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Job Description:

Summary

The Student Innovation Center is looking for a Building Security Services Specialist II to manage daily access, surveillance, and security issues. This role involves developing and maintaining a security program to protect university property and ensure a safe environment. Key responsibilities include monitoring security cameras, responding to incidents, coordinating security systems, and collaborating with staff and external departments. The specialist will also help develop security policies, evaluate risks, and supervise student employees.

We are looking for a candidate that has strong ethical decision-making and communication skills, a thorough understanding of university policies and systems, and proficiency with various computer programs. You should be detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in building relationships, with a strong focus on security. This position provides event and building support through a community-orientated approach to safety and security.

Work Schedule: The anticipated schedule for this position is Sunday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

About Us: The Student Innovation Center is a dynamic hub designed to foster creativity and collaboration among students from all disciplines. It features a variety of facilities, including makerspaces for 3D printing, glass blowing, embroidery, woodworking, podcasting, and virtual reality, as well as a digital media studio for video and photo production. The center also offers open collaboration spaces, private meeting rooms, event spaces, and specialized labs like the Digital Modeling and Visualization Lab.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Example of Duties• Coordinates, configures, operates, and maintains physical and electronic security systems.• Assists with developing customer rates and managing budget.• Oversees and coordinates with staff on access and maintenance for security systems.• Collaborates with vendors and contractors for security support.• Assists in developing policies and procedures related to building access, surveillance, and security.Level Guidelines• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:PS807

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 [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. 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: April 30, 2025

Posting Close Date:May 13, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R16930

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email [email protected] .

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.