UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO Event Safety/Security Officer in Moscow, ID

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Event Safety/Security Officer
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Posting Details
Classification Information

Posting Number STH002191P
Employee Category Student/Temporary
Position Information

Position Title Event Safety/Security Officer
Location Moscow
Division/College DFA Operations
Department Security
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Pay Range $18.00 per hour or higher depending on experience
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Work Schedule Summary
Must be able to work a non-standard schedule to meet the needs of the department. Work an average of 20 hours a week.

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary
Event Safety/Security Officer provides a multitude of services that provides a safe and secure environment for the university community for events happening throughout campus. This position also plays a key role in establishing and strengthening relationships with on campus and off campus stakeholders through providing exemplary customer service.
Responsibilities

Job Duty Function Implement event related safety and security tasks at events on campus by:
Job Duties/Responsibilities
  • Operating metal detectors and executing the metal detection screening process
  • Conducting alcohol enforcement tasks at events, including verifying age requirements and wrist banding patrons and enforcement of university alcohol policies
  • Enforcing access control enforcement 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 city or state officials

Percentage Of Time 40
Essential/Marginal Essential
Job Duty Function Provide exemplary customer service by:
Job Duties/Responsibilities
  • Effectively communicating venue and university policies to guests during screening and alcohol enforcement duties
  • Providing appropriate assistance to guests with disabilities
  • Politely and respectfully directing guests to ensure screening lines moves efficiently
  • Answering guest questions and providing directions within the venue
Percentage Of Time 40
Essential/Marginal Essential
Job Duty Function Contribute to the team effort by:
Job Duties/Responsibilities
  • Accepting additional responsibilities and assignments as directed
  • Making recommendations and assisting in the optimum use of university resources
  • Serving as a scheduler for facilities when necessary

Percentage Of Time 20
Essential/Marginal Marginal
Position Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Experience:
  • Working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals.
  • Following documented policies and procedures.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Due to the duties of this position, successful candidates must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of safety and security operations best practices
  • 1 year experience as a safety/security officer
  • Experience that shows ability to communicate effectively in oral and in written communication
  • Using common office computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheet, email and browser applications

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • Ability to move about and between venues for extended periods of time up to a full day of work.
  • Work inside and outside as required.

Posting Information

Posting Date 04/14/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the academic year.

In your letter of qualification, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align. The information provided in your letter of qualification will be used to determine eligibility for an interview and demonstrate your communications skills.

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.
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  1. Resume/CV
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Supplemental Questions

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  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. - The duties of the position require successful candidates to be at least 18 years of age. Do you meet this requirement
    • Yes
    • No
  3. - This position requires experience working in a team environment . Please describe/explain how you meet this requirement.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. - This position requires experience following documented policies and procedures. Please provide examples of how you meet this requirement.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. - Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent
    • yes
    • no
  6. A preferred qualification for this position is knowledge of safety and security operations best practices. Please explain how you meet this qualification.

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. - After reviewing this position description and qualifications listed, are you willing and able to perform the work requirements of this position
    • Yes
    • No
  8. A preferred qualification is 1 year experience as a safety/security officer. Please explain how you meet this qualification.

    (Open Ended Question)

  9. Describe how you acquired effective oral and written communication skills.

    (Open Ended Question)

  10. The demands of this position may require the incumbent to work a non standard schedule. Are you willing to meet this requirement
    • Yes
    • No
  11. What days and hours are you available

    (Open Ended Question)

Event Safety/ Security Officer provides a multitude of services that provides a safe and secure environment for the university community for events happening throughout campus. This position also plays a key role in establishing and strengthening relationships with on campus and off campus stakeholders through providing exemplary customer service. Responsibilities Job Duty Function Implement event related safety and security tasks at events on campus by: Job Duties/ Responsibilities Operating metal detectors and executing the metal detection screening process Conducting alcohol enforcement tasks at events, including verifying age requirements and wrist banding patrons and enforcement of university alcohol policies Enforcing access control enforcement 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 city or state officials Percentage Of Time 40 Essential/ Marginal Essential Job Duty Function Provide exemplary customer service by: Job Duties/ Responsibilities Effectively communicating venue and university policies to guests during screening and alcohol enforcement duties Providing appropriate assistance to guests with disabilities Politely and respectfully directing guests to ensure screening lines moves efficiently Answering guest questions and providing directions within the venue Percentage Of Time 40 Essential/ Marginal Essential Job Duty Function Contribute to the team effort by: Job Duties/ Responsibilities Accepting additional responsibilities and assignments as directed Making recommendations and assisting in the optimum use of university resources Serving as a scheduler for facilities when necessary Percentage Of Time 20 Essential/ Marginal Marginal Position Qualifications Required Qualifications Experience: Working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals. Following documented policies and procedures. High School Diploma or equivalent. Due to the duties of this position, successful candidates must be at least 18 years of age. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of safety and security operations best practices 1 year experience as a safety/security officer Experience that shows ability to communicate effectively in oral and in written communication Using common office computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheet, email and browser applications Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Ability to move about and between venues for extended periods of time up to a full day of work. Work inside and outside as required. Posting Information Posting Date 04/14/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
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