Reservations: Event scheduling and coverage by Public Safety requires a minimum of 10 days advance notice to coordinate/arrange for and work your event. We request the event hours must be set at the time of the request; Public Safety reserves the right to alter start and finish times based on the circumstances of the event. Changes to the scheduled hours of the event may not be made without the prior approval of UI DPS. Overtime pay rates vary depending on the individual assigned to the event and number of personnel requested. For more information regarding Police and Security pay rates please contact Lieutenant Derek Hyche at 319-335-5022.
Duties: The officers/guards assigned to the event have the primary purpose of providing a reasonably safe and secure environment. While at the event, Public Safety will try to work with the event sponsors to ensure the event proceeds safely without incident. If an incident (accident, injury, disruption, or criminal incident) occurs, the officer will take action or summon the necessary assistance to respond to the incident. Some specific duties Public Safety personnel are prohibited from performing include:
- Ticket taking or seat ushering.
- Carding or identifying individuals to ensure University status and or above the legal drinking age.
- Collection of ticket moneys.