Director, Campus Safety & Emergency Preparedness

Ivy Tech Community College; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance/tuition remission

Professional development

Discounts on services

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks a Director of Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness to lead day-to-day operations for campus safety and preparedness. The role collaborates with campus leadership to implement plans, supervise Public Safety staff, and drive a risk-based staffing approach.

The position requires an associate degree (bachelor’s preferred) and 2+ years of supervisory experience in a related field.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and people-management skills.
• Experience in public safety or campus safety roles is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for campus public safety and emergency preparedness.
• Recruit, select, and develop campus Public Safety staff.
• Coordinate emergency management plans and drills in collaboration with leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and campus policies.
• Lead risk-based staffing and security operations on campus.
• Support crisis response and liaison with senior safety leadership.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and student-centered service.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Public safety

Emergency preparedness

Communication

Collaboration

Travel within state

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College seeks a Director of Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness to lead day-to-day operations for campus safety and preparedness. The role collaborates with campus leadership to implement plans, supervise Public Safety staff, and drive a risk-based staffing approach.

The position requires an associate degree (bachelor’s preferred) and 2+ years of supervisory experience in a related field.