Part-Time Security Guard (Elkhart)

ivytech; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a Security Officer to provide day-to-day security coverage on campus under the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness leadership. The role supports a safe, inclusive environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Responsibilities include patrols, incident responses, writing reports, and using CCTV and access control systems. Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license; shifts vary across mornings and afternoons.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to resolve conflicts.
• Ability to collaborate well with colleagues across the campus and promote inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment on campus through patrols (vehicle and foot).
• Respond to and investigate incidents including thefts, accidents, medical emergencies, fires, and alarms.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and student advocacy; support student success.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CCTV system

Access control

Incident reporting system

Job description

This position reports directly to the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (PSEP) Campus Lead and helps provides day-to-day security coverage for the campus. This position helps create a safe and inclusive environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Reports to: Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Hourly Wage = $15.00

Location: Elkhart County

Security Officer might be asked to be available for the following shifts:

• 6 AM - 12 PM


• 12 PM - 5 PM


• 5 PM - 10 PM

Major Responsibilities:

• -Provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, and staff on campus by utilizing vehicle, and foot patrol functions.


• -Respond to and investigate incidents that have been reported, including but not limited to, thefts, vehicle accidents on campus, property issues, medical emergencies, fires, safety hazards and fire and security alarms received.


• -Demonstrate strong customer service and/or student advocacy through a positive attitude, approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving skills, and desire to identify and support student success.


• -Assist and or lead response to all campus emergencies.


• -Complete written incident reports and necessary forms as they relate to public safety duties.


• -Upholds and maintains the Campus PSEP staff standards.


• -Ability to utilize CCTV, access control system, and incident reporting system.


• -Assist in maintaining life safety equipment for the campus.


• -Provide safety escorts for students, faculty, staff, and guests as needed.


• -Lock and unlock doors as necessary.


• -Complete opening/closing building procedures.


• -Serve as a Campus Security Authority per the Jeanne Clery Act.

Requirements

• -High school diploma or GED, required.


• -Must be adept at resolving individual and group conflicts and must have excellent written and oral communication 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 which every individual feels respected and valued.


• -Valid drivers license.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness


• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses


• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources


• Financial & Retirement Benefits


• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings


• Educational Benefits


• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits .

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.