Campus Public Safey Lead - Part-time

Are you a seasoned professional with a background in compliance, OSHA, emergency response, or military service? Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a campus Public Safety Lead to help shape a culture of preparedness, safety, and teamwork. If you’re ready to lead with purpose in a part-time position and make a lasting impact on student and employee well-being, we’d love to hear from you.

GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Lead reports directly to the Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (PSEP) and is responsible for overseeing daily operations and compliance within the department. This role collaborates closely with the Chancellor, Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Executive Director of Emergency Management and Continuity, Executive Director of Clery Compliance, and other key campus stakeholders.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in recruitment, selection, retention, and professional development of campus Public Safety personnel.
• Provides direct supervision to campus Public Safety staff.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director of Emergency Management and Continuity to implement emergency management and business continuity plans on campus.
• Works with relevant stakeholders to plan and execute Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program-compliant drills and exercises.
• Ensures campus compliance with the Clery Act in coordination with the Executive Director of Clery Compliance.
• Partners with campus leadership to establish a threat and risk-based security staffing plan.
• Implements physical security measures aligned with PSEP standards, including surveillance systems and access controls.
• Leads PSEP efforts during campus crises, coordinating with the Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
• Regularly engages with the campus safety committee to address safety concerns.
• Fosters a culture of collaboration and service excellence among team members.
• Supports maintenance of campus emergency notification systems.
• Participates in regular meetings with the AWARE Team.

This list is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in supervision, preferably in higher education.
• Background in public safety or emergency preparedness.
• Strong conflict resolution, communication, organizational, planning, evaluation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and promote inclusivity within the campus community.
• Willingness to travel within the state and occasionally out of state for professional development.
• Work week of 20 hours with an hourly rate of up to $29/hr based on background and experience.

This position operates within the guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other applicable regulations and standards.

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.