Assistant Director for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Job Title:Assistant Director for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Location: Indianapolis - Downtown Campus
Job Type: [Full-time, Part-time, Contract, etc.]
Classification: E-1
Salary Range: $55,000 - $57,000/annually (based on experience)
Reports To: Director for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Who We Are:
We are an 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.

About the Role:
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.

***RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION***

Key Responsibilities:

The following 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.

• 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

Education & Experience:

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects.
• Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.
• Compe