Campus Safety & Emergency Preparedness Leader

Ivy Tech Community College; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to lead the campus Public Safety function. The role reports to the Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and collaborates with college leadership on security and emergency readiness initiatives.

The successful candidate will recruit and develop campus safety staff, oversee operations, and drive comprehensive emergency plans in alignment with FERPA and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) in a related field.
• Experience supervising public safety staff and coordinating with college leadership.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day supervision of campus Public Safety staff.
• Collaborate with executives to implement emergency management and continuity plans.
• Coordinate drills and exercises meeting Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program standards.
• Ensure Clery Act compliance and front-line security staffing plans.
• Maintain campus emergency notification systems and liaison with facilities for events.
• Meet with safety committee regularly to address campus safety concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Strategic planning

Communication

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to lead the campus Public Safety function. The role reports to the Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and collaborates with college leadership on security and emergency readiness initiatives.

The successful candidate will recruit and develop campus safety staff, oversee operations, and drive comprehensive emergency plans in alignment with FERPA and regulatory standards.