Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

About the role

The Director of Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness reports directly to the Executive Director of Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness (PSEP) in providing day-to-day supervision, oversight, and leadership for public safety and emergency preparedness for the campus.

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in the recruitment, selection, retention, and development of campus Public Safety staff.
• Provides direct supervision to campus Public Safety staff.
• Collaborates 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 the 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 liaises with the Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
• Serves as a model for strong leadership, developing and supporting 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.
• Mets regularly with the campus safety committee to identify and address safety concerns and issues relating to safety on campus.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees, and in which every individual feels respected and valued.

Qualifications

• Ability 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 in which every individual feels respected and valued.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, evaluation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to partner well with colleagues both in and outside of the organization.
• Ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees, and in which every individual feels respected and valued.

Benefits

All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Executive Director of Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness
SUPERVISION GIVEN: Law Enforcement Officers (Part-Time)

SALARY RANGE: $60,000-$65,000

Education, Experience, And Other Requirements:

• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees, and in which every individual feels respected and valued.

Benefits:

• Full-time, benefits-eligible position with no enrollment waiting period.
• Exceptional benefit offerings, including: Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability.
• Retail benefits, including discounts for rental cars, hotels, and electronic and mobile devices.
• Earn up to 47 paid days off per year.
• Free Ivy Tech tuition for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Tuition reimbursement at other institutions.
• Paid professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for Professional Development.
• Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan forgiveness program.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.