The Lead reports directly to the Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (PSEP) in providing day-to-day supervision, oversight, and leadership for public safety and emergency preparedness for the campus. The Lead works collaboratively with the Chancellor, the Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Executive Director of Emergency Management and Continuity, the Executive Director of Clery Compliance, and other key campus stakeholders.
Major Responsibilities:
- Assists in the recruitment, selection, retention, and development of campus Public Safety staff.
- Provides direct supervision to campus Public Safety staff.
- Works with the Executive Director of Emergency Management and Continuity to implement comprehensive emergency management and business continuity plans and practices on campus.
- Works with the Executive Director of Emergency Management and Continuity, Chancellor, and campus leadership to plan, draft, and execute progressive Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program compliant drills and exercises.
- Works with the Executive Director of Clery Compliance to ensure campus compliance with the Clery Act.
- Collaborates with Chancellor and the Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to establish a threat and risk based front-line security staffing plan.
- Acts upon guidance, in line with PSEP standards, for physical security including but not limited to surveillance camera systems and electronic access control.
- Provides PSEP leadership during campus crisis or emergency and liaise with Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
- Meets regularly with campus safety committee to identify and address safety concerns and issues relating to safety on campus.
- Serving as a model for strong leadership, develops and supports the Campus culture of team collaboration and commitment to delivering high quality services and outcomes, by being student- and employee-centered.
- Assists in maintaining campus emergency notification systems.
- Works with facilities in scheduling and coordinating events when public safety is needed.
- Meets regularly with AWARE Team.
This 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.
Qualifications
Associateās degree required, Bachelorās preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of related experience showing a progression of responsibility and supervision, preferably in post-secondary education.
Must be adept at resolving individual and group conflicts, and must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
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.
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.
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 Collegeās Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.