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This job isn’t just about making a difference, it’s about being the difference.

The Iowa State University Police Department has a national reputation for excellence and is among the best in Iowa.  We want Iowa State to be the safest campus in the United States, but we can’t do it without a team dedicated to excellence and making a difference; a team who cares about others and their community. We need individuals who want to be part of a family-like atmosphere where you’ll be highly trained, receive excellent benefits, and get the chance to work in several different specialty areas, such as investigations, outreach, engagement and inclusion, even cheer for the Cyclones working events.  No matter what role you serve, if you’re looking for meaningful, rewarding work and the opportunity to make a positive difference in people’s lives, we offer a culture of excellence and support.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

  • Retirement
  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • and more

We regularly hire for:

 Be the difference. Apply today. 

Current Vacancies

Budget and Finance Specialist II

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This position in the cost center manager for the Parking division and will provide financial management and budget support for the Parking division and the Senior Budget and Finance Specialist, as assigned. Primary responsibilities include monthly/annual financial analysis, preparation of monthly/annual financial reports and statements, budget research, preparation, submittal and monitoring; reconciliation of revenues and expenses and credit card transactions; and processing of bills and cash transactions for Parking Operations and Ames Intermodal Facility. This position will also assist with report preparation, track payroll deductions for parking permits, and serve as a liaison for external DPS vendors.

 

Police Officer

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The Department of Public Safety at Iowa State University is seeking candidates for Certified and Non-Certified Police Officers to join our team.

This is a 24-hour operation, 365 days a year. Officers will be expected to work holidays that fall within their regular work schedule as well as during home football games and other major events that occur on campus. Expected to report for duty when major natural disasters or other emergency situation affecting the campus occur.

Permanent, 12 Months, Full Time, 40 hours/week, Rotating Schedule, Shift assignment to be determined after completion of the training program. During training will rotate through all shifts. Days off are also on a rotating schedule.

In accordance with the general requirements for law enforcement officers under Iowa Admin. Code 501-2.1, the applicant selected for this position, both uncertified and certified, must be a U.S. citizen.

Must have and maintain a valid U.S. state driver’s license and the ability to be authorized to drive University vehicles.

All qualified non-certified and out of state will be invited to take a written test and physical test either Tuesday, May 14th at 5:00 PM OR Saturday, May 18th at 9:00AM. More details about the testing and testing dates will be provided later.

Applicants successfully hired who are non-certified will be eligible for recruitment incentive payments* in the total amount of $3,500. 

Applicants successfully hired who are certified law enforcement officers will be eligible for recruitment incentive payments* in the total amount of $10,000.

Position Closes April 14th, 2024

Non-discrimination Statement

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, disability or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. Any persons having inquiries concerning this may contact the Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 3680 Beardshear Hall, 515-294-7612.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.