CPSO 1 Officer - 999768
- Public Safety
- Staff, full-time (32+ hours per week)
Title: CPSO 1 Officer - 999768
Position Number: 999768
Unit/Department: Public Safety
Salary: $16.74/hr
Department Summary:
Drake University Public Safety is the main provider of emergency services and is committed to maintaining a safety campus environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. With staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Public Safety staff is committed to being active role-models for both students and employees and developing positive community relations with the Des Moines Police Department and other organizations.
Job Summary:
Drake University Public Safety is seeking qualified candidates for the Public Safety Officer position. This candidate should be able to work overnight hours (11:30 pm to 7:30 am) and weekends. The successful candidate will contribute to the safety of the university by patrolling campus, assisting in conflict resolution, and assist in safety prevention efforts. This person should be able to perform all essential job functions and meet the minimum education and experience requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma / GED
- Written / verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Computer experience
- A valid driver's license and ability to meet insurability requirements is required to drive on behalf of the university.
- Post offer, pre-employment drug screen required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Customer service experience
- Public safety experience
Job Duties:
- 40% - Patrol areas, control traffic, conduct investigations, searches, monitoring security systems and responding to alarms. - (Essential)
- 35% - Patrol grounds, buildings and parking areas to identify any irregular conditions that might result in property loss of injury, and take adequate intermediary measures to assure the protection of our employees, students, assets and public reputation. - (Essential)
- 10% - Act as coordination point in emergency situations. - (Essential)
- 10% - Safeguard the assets of the university against fire, theft, vandalism, sabotage, illegal entry and misuse. - (Essential)
- 5% - Conduct investigations into crimes that affect the university, its employees, students or visitors. This may include interviews, collecting physical evidence, preparing documentation and testifying in court. - (Essential)
- 0% - Other duties as assigned - (Essential)
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
Review of Applications Begins:
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.
Salary and Benefits:
At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2025. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded in our Core Values. Learn more about our DEI commitment and efforts here.
We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by applicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, where requested in our online application system.
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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