Job Summary 

Are you looking for a full-time position with afternoon and evening hours? Do you enjoy helping others? If yes, Hawkeye Community College might be the place for you.  Hawkeye Community College currently seeking to hire a full-time Public Safety Officer.

As our full-time Public Safety Officer, you are protecting campus sites from hazards such as fire, natural disaster, and crime while patrolling primarily at our Adult Learning Center. Additionally, you may be called upon to provide first aid, investigate suspicious activity, interview witnesses, prepare detailed reports, and participate in emergency drills, demonstrations, and trainings.

Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Division as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs.  Our mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.  We are located in the Cedar Valley, just south of Waterloo, Iowa. The growing cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa offer diverse cultural experiences and all the amenities of a big city with a small-town feel. There is always something to do, whether you want to attend a sporting event, go shopping, or go to a local restaurant. For additional information about Hawkeye Community College and the area surrounding campus, visit our website: Hawkeye Community College

Essential Job Functions  

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responds to calls for service and alarms.
• Patrols campus on foot as well as utilizing the Public Safety vehicle. 
• Reports any criminal activity, fire, or other safety concerns to proper authorities.
• Physically secures the campus after close of business.
• Monitors various mechanical equipment throughout shift.
• Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and carry out public safety policies, procedures, and regulations as well as write and prepare comprehensive records and reports.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within the first 3 months of employment.
• Must possess a current driver’s license valid in the State of Iowa and a driving record insurable by the College’s insurer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence and protect operational integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexible hours including evening and weekend hours.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology. 
• Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public Safety/Private Security experience.
• Police Science/Criminal Justice Students.
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Working Conditions

Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday with shifts during the afternoon-evening hours.  Occasional weekends and flexible hours as needed.   

This position will primarily be at the Adult Learning Center with potential to flex to other Hawkeye Community College Campus sites.

Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions.

Occasional exposure to noise from machinery.

Work is performed either in or a combination of an office/business setting and/or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.

Employment Status 

Full-time, hourly position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).

This position pays $15.30 per hour.

Application Procedure

• Complete an online application at www.hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
• Submit/upload a cover letter.
• Submit/upload a resume.
• Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
• Application deadline:  Sunday, September 20, 2026
• Priority screening is set to begin on: Monday, September 21, 2026
• Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college. 
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Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov. 

If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.