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Ivy Tech Community College

Assistant Director of Public Safety and Emergency

Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262


Who We Are:We are a diverse open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

Our Values:

Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.

Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.

Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.

Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.

Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

The Position:The Assistant Director for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (PSEP) is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision, oversight, and leadership for public safety and emergency preparedness for the campus and campus security staff. The Assistant Director for PSEP will report directly to the Director for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness while working collaboratively with campus leadership and other key campus and community stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the recruitment, selection, retention, and development of PSEP staff.

Provides direct supervision to PSEP staff.

Conduct annual evaluations and approve timesheets for PSEP Staff.

Collaborates with Director for PSEP and Territory Executive Director to establish a threat and risk based front-line staffing plan.

Works with Director for PSEP to implement comprehensive emergency management and business continuity plans and practices on campus.

Works with the Director for PSEP to plan, draft, and execute progressive Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program compliant drills and exercises.

Responds to and assists with all on-campus emergencies by coordinating with first responders and campus leadership.

Acts upon guidance, in line with PSEP standards, for physical security including but not limited to surveillance camera systems and electronic access control.

Investigate, and write detailed reports for incidents.

Assists in building and maintaining relationships with external partners (law enforcement, fire department, local health department, etc.).

Assist in the training of security staff and College employees.

Assists in maintaining campus emergency notification systems.

Works with the Director for PSEP and campus leadership to develop, implement, and maintain programs that ensure compliance with Federal and state safety regulations, including but not limited to fire code, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and the Environmental Protection Agency regulations.

Serves as the primary PSEP representative when the Director for PSEP is unavailable.

Serve as a model for strong leadership, develops and supports the Campus culture of collaboration and commitment to delivering high quality services and outcomes, by being student- and employee-centered.

Supervision Received:

Director for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Supervision Given:

Campus Public Safety staff

The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Education and Qualifications:

Associate’s degree or industry related certification along with three (3) to four (4) year’s related experience.

One (1) to two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Must be adept at resolving individual and group conflicts and must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Must possess the skills necessary to operate and maintain CCTV and Access Control systems.

Must possess excellent organizational, planning, evaluation, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to partner well with colleagues both in and outside of the organization.

Must have the ability and willingness to travel within the state for work and occasional out-of-state travel for appropriate professional development.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Starting Salary Range:

Classification:

E-1 (exempt)

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

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