Job Details

Campus and Event Safety/Security Officer (Boise)

Classification Information

Posting Number - STH002168P

Employee Category - Student/Temporary

Position Information

Position Title - Campus and Event Safety/Security Officer (Boise)

Location - Boise

Division/College - DFA Operations

Department - Security

FLSA Status - Non-Exempt

Pay Range - $20.00 per hour

Full Time/Part Time - Part Time

Work Schedule Summary - Available shifts would typically be between the hours of 5:00 PM5:00 AM. These hours may vary depending on operational need.

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary - This position oversees and implements university safety and security policies to create a safe and secure environment for the university community both day-to-day and during event operations. This position also plays a key role in establishing and strengthening relationships with on-campus and off-campus stakeholders through providing exemplary customer service. May be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure. Duties may include:

• Conduct general security patrol on campus and at events and report emergencies to university, city or state officials
• Assist with Safe Walks, extra patrol requests, building lockouts and on-call notifications
• Enforce university alcohol policies
• Monitor access control, check credentials, check tickets and enforce clear bag requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Job Duty Function - Implement event-related safety and security policies at events on campus by:

• Operating metal detectors and executing the metal detection screening process
• Enforcing university alcohol policies at events, including verifying age requirements and wrist banding patrons
• Enforcing access control at events by checking credentials, tickets, etc.
• Enforcing university clear bag requirements and checking bags as necessary
• Conducting general security patrol at events and reporting any emergencies to the necessary university, city or state officials

Percentage Of Time - 40%

Essential/Marginal - Essential

Job Duty Function - Provide 24-hour campus security services by:

• Providing security services across campus as assigned including campus patrols, Safe Walks, extra patrol requests, building lockouts, on-call notifications, etc.
• Keeping a daily activity log
• Reporting emergencies to the necessary university, city and state officials

Percentage Of Time - 40%

Essential/Marginal - Essential

Job Duty Function - Contribute to the team effort by:

• Accepting additional responsibilities and assignments as directed
• Making recommendations and assisting in the optimal use of university resources

Percentage Of Time - 20%

Essential/Marginal - Marginal

Position Qualifications

Required Qualifications - Using computer software and applications including word-processing software, spreadsheets, email and internet. Working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals. Following documented policies and procedures. Must be at least 18 years old. Must be able to work a non-standard schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of safety and security operations and best practices. One year experience as a safety/security officer. Demonstrated competence with written and verbal communication.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions - Must be able to:

• Move around and between venues throughout the workday
• Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 40 pounds occasionally
• Bend, stoop, shovel and be comfortable working at significant heights
• Traverse any part of campus including asphalt, sidewalks, grass, dirt, playgrounds, etc.
• Sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Work in inclement weather conditions

Posting Information

Posting Date - 03/02/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants - Applications will be reviewed until all positions are filled. Please submit a current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors).

Background Check Statement - Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement - The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Academic Careers
   • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
   • Chronicle
   • Facebook
   • HigherEd/Academic Impressions
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
   • Indeed.com
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn
   • Newspaper
   • Other Venue
   • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
   • University of Idaho Website
   • University of Idaho Daily Register
   • University of Idaho Employee
   • Word of Mouth
   • Militaryjob.com
   • DSPSjobs.com
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
2. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
   • yes
   • no
3. Please describe how you meet the qualification of using computer software and applications. (Open Ended Question)
4. This position requires experience working in a team environment. Please describe/explain how you meet this requirement. (Open Ended Question)
5. A requirement of this position is following documented policies and procedures. Please describe how you meet this requirement. (Open Ended Question)