Security Officer Day shift

Security Officer – Day Shift

Regular | Hourly | Non-Exempt
Service
Medina, NY

Pay: $18.64 per hour

Position Available: Security Officer (Day Shift)

Launch Your Career in Public Safety While Making a Difference

Are you interested in a career in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Border Patrol, Homeland Security, Corrections, Probation, Parole, Emergency Management, Public Safety, Security Management, or another public service profession? This position offers valuable, hands-on experience working with young adults in a professional campus environment while developing skills that are highly sought after in public safety careers.

Iroquois Job Corps is seeking a full-time Security Officer to help provide a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment for our students, staff, and visitors. This is more than a traditional security position—you will build positive relationships with students, assist with conflict resolution, and help create an environment where students can focus on achieving their educational and career goals.

This position is an excellent opportunity for college students, recent graduates, military veterans, or anyone looking to gain real-world experience before pursuing careers in federal, state, or local law enforcement and public safety.

Schedule:

• Day Shift: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas of campus to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors.
• Perform routine building security and safety inspections.
• Conduct preliminary investigations and complete incident reports (training provided).
• Enforce Center policies and procedures in a fair, professional, and respectful manner.
• Assist with conflict resolution and de-escalate situations involving students.
• Provide escorts for students, staff, and visitors as needed.
• Monitor campus activity through surveillance camera systems.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with crisis situations.
• Maintain accurate reports and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Student Services, Residential Advisors, Wellness, and other departments to promote a safe campus community.
• Serve as a positive role model while encouraging respectful behavior and accountability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of experience in security, law enforcement, military service, corrections, customer service, or a related field preferred.
• Excellent communication, observation, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in stressful situations.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Why Join Iroquois Job Corps?

Every day presents an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young adults while gaining practical experience in safety, investigations, report writing, crisis response, conflict resolution, and community engagement.

This position provides valuable experience for individuals pursuing careers as:

• Police Officer
• Sheriff's Deputy
• State Trooper
• Border Patrol Agent
• Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer
• Homeland Security Professional
• Correction Officer
• Probation or Parole Officer
• Campus Safety Officer
• Emergency Management Professional
• Security Manager
• Federal Law Enforcement Officer
• Criminal Investigator
• Public Safety Professional

If you're looking for a career where you can serve others, build valuable experience, and develop skills that transfer directly into criminal justice and public safety professions, we'd love to hear from you.

About Job Corps

Job Corps is the nation's largest residential education and career training program for young adults ages 16–24. For more than 50 years, Job Corps has helped more than two million students complete their education, develop career skills, and obtain meaningful employment.

At Iroquois Job Corps, students receive career training in:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Bricklaying
• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Painting

Benefits

• Company-paid medical insurance premiums (employee coverage)
• Affordable family medical coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance and optional benefit plans
• Two weeks paid vacation
• Two weeks paid sick leave
• Twelve paid holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free access to our fitness and cardio facilities
• Low-cost meals in our dining hall ($2.00 per meal)

Join our team and gain valuable real-world experience while helping create a safe, supportive environment where students can succeed.

Iroquois Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.