Simpson College
Location: Indianola, IA
Open Date: Mar 10, 2026
Description
To maintain a standard of safety and security for the campus. Routinely patrol campus and parking lots, assist community members, and enforce the rules and regulations of Simpson College. This is a 12-month part-time (generally three 8-hour shifts/week, including evenings, nights & weekends) position.
Essential Job Functions
- Secure campus buildings and provide regular foot and/or vehicle patrols of the entire campus, including checking doors, windows, life-safety devices, parking lots, etc.
- Respond to calls for service, incidents, & emergencies promptly with a focus on customer service.
- Maintain thorough and accurate duty logs. File incident reports as necessary.
- Maintain communication with physical plant/custodial staff, housing staff, and co-workers.
- Monitor surveillance cameras, alarms, and access points to buildings & campus.
- Attending periodic training and meetings.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of first aid and CPR
- Comfortable handling confidential information
- Experience using computer programs such as Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel
- Previous work in security
- Interpersonal/communication skills: Position requires above-ordinary courtesy and tact to communicate effectively with diverse individuals in routine, high-stress, and emergency situations. Also requires abilities to de-fuse emotionally charged situations and to write clearly.
- Physical fitness: The ability to perform daily activities with endurance and strength, such as standing or walking around buildings, and lifting heavy items.
- Problem-solving: The ability to find quick solutions to issues, react appropriately in stressful situations, and pay attention to details on rounds and when investigating.
- Teamwork: The ability to work well in a team or alone and to be dependable.
- Knowledge: Knowledge of standard security & safety protocols, legal guidelines, & relevant computer applications. Ability to type routine correspondence, forms, and use computer files/programs.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
A complete application will include:
- Cover letter addressing your interest in the position
- Resume
- Contact information of three professional references.
Simpson College does not provide employment authorization sponsorship and is unable to hire individuals who require such authorization at this time.
