About the role
North Idaho College is seeking a dedicated campus Security Officer to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, faculty, and visitors. This is a high-impact role where your calm presence and quick thinking make a real difference every day.
We're looking for individuals with strong conflict management skills and the ability to communicate effectively - especially in tense or emergency situations. A working knowledge of Idaho laws, criminal codes, and NIC policies is key, along with the ability to apply that knowledge with professionalism and good judgment.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable writing clear incident reports, managing multiple priorities, and working collaboratively with college staff and local law enforcement. You should be tech-savvy and able to use communications systems, incident tracking tools, and parking enforcement equipment with ease.
This role includes patrolling college property, responding to incidents, enforcing campus policies, and providing assistance to the public. It requires flexibility to work rotating shifts if needed, including weekends and holidays.
If you're service-minded, safety-conscious, and ready to be a steady presence in a dynamic learning environment, we invite you to apply and join our mission of supporting student success through campus safety.
Enjoy excellent benefits, including retirement
15 vacation days per year
12 sick days per year
14 paid holidays
Tuition assistance
Job Description linked below: (some job boards may not include active links so please click Apply Now on the NIC website or go to www.nic.edu/jobs to see full details);
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Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED is required. One year full-time equivalent experience in law enforcement or military service, or 2 years full-time equivalent security experience required. Must be able to successfully pass a background and fingerprint check and have no felony convictions.
Certification from a security or police academy is preferred.
Required License and/or Certifications:
Must possess a valid driver’s license. Taser CEW training and certification required within six months of employment. Training and certification in first aid, CPR/AED, fire and emergency response procedures, or the ability to attain certification within six months of employment is required.
Starting pay range: $19.05 - $21.91 *plus an additional $2 per hour for graveyard shift rate
Pay Grade: C7 To see full Classified Pay Grade Salary Structures click here
Work Site Location: Coeur d' Alene Campus
Work Schedule: 2 positions available
Graveyard Shift, 8:00pm-6:00am, 4 days per week
Swing Shift, 10:00am-8:00pm, 4 days per week
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and proof of degree if required for this position.
Application materials include: resume, cover letter
Applications ONLY accepted through the North Idaho College Website!