The Grinnell College Security Office is located at 1432 East Street. The Security Office was formed in 1998. The security staff currently consists of one dispatcher, four officers, one assistant director, and one director. The security office also employs students who work as dispatchers, building monitors, and safety escorts.

The mission of the Grinnell College Safety & Security Department is to protect persons and property while maintaining an atmosphere of order on the Grinnell College Campus. The goal is to provide an environment where students, faculty and staff can conduct their academic and related activities in a safe and suitable manner. A primarily pro-active, preventive operation will be utilized in attempts to achieve this mission.

Security Office Phone # (641) 269-4600