Iona College seeks Security Guards who will provide for the public safety of all members of the Iona Community and to protect life and property.  The candidate will be responsible for:

• The Safety and Security of all members of the Iona Community and all College and personal property
• Enforcement of all New York State Laws and policies and guidelines of Iona College including the Code of Conduct and Parking and Traffic Regulations The strict adherence to the Department of Campus Safety and Security Rules and Regulations and Manual of Procedure
• Responding to all calls for service and answering all telephone calls in a prompt and courteous manner to assist the complainant and investigate all reported incidents. Make prompt notification to supervisor or Director for all unusual occurrences
• The strict enforcement of our booting and towing policies for vehicles parked in violation at the direction of a supervisor in accordance with our established policy and guidelines
• Conducting random patrol of all assigned posts and properly conducting access control while assigned to a fixed post by maintaining a high level of visibility. Campus safety officers are required to remain on their post at all times performing their duties until properly relieved
• Being alert at all times while on duty and to carry out their duties with honesty and integrity and without prejudice. Campus Safety Officers must maintain the highest professional and personal standards at all times
• Ensuring that all Campus Safety and Security vehicles assigned to them are kept in safe and good mechanical condition. Check vehicles at the beginning of each tour of duty for any damage or required maintenance. Be able to operate a twelve passenger van as part of the Iona College Shuttle Service
• The proper care and maintenance of all uniforms and equipment assigned to them
• Providing safety information to members of the Iona Community as required
• Performing all other job duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor and/or department head

Required Skills Required Experience

• New York State Security Guard Certification and must satisfactorily complete the 16 Hour In-Service Security Training Course
• Possess good communications and human relation skills
• Possess a valid drivers license with a clean driving record
• Able to work in various weather conditions and tours of assignment

About Us

Iona College, a highly accredited liberal arts institution of academic excellence, seeks to grow our diverse community of learners, scholars and staff located at our scenic 45-acre campus in New Rochelle, just 20 minutes north of midtown Manhattan, and at our satellite program at Rockefeller Center. At Iona we are committed to educating lifelong learners in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and American Catholic higher education. We prepare our 3,300 undergraduates and 600 graduate students with career-ready skills and success in all facets of their lives by nurturing the values of justice, peace and service. Our continued success depends on attracting and retaining a highly motivated, results-oriented and talented team. Learn more about what makes us unique: review our Mission, Vision & Values, our stories in the media and our compelling benefits. Join the Iona College team and partner with us as we Move the World!

Iona College is committed to attracting and supporting a staff and faculty of women and men that fully represents the racial, ethnic and cultural diversity of the nation and our institution; as a result, we actively seek applications from individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs.