Strategic Campus Safety & Emergency Preparedness Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (10% employer)

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana seeks a Director of Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness to lead day-to-day operations, staff supervision, and campus safety planning. The role partners with campus leadership to ensure compliance and robust emergency readiness across the college.

Applicants should have an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and at least two years of supervisory experience in public safety or a related field.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience showing progression of responsibility and supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in recruitment, selection, retention, and development of campus Public Safety staff.
• Provides direct supervision to campus Public Safety staff.
• Collaborates with senior campus leadership to implement comprehensive emergency management and continuity plans.
• Plans and executes Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program–compliant drills and exercises.
• Ensures campus compliance with the Clery Act in collaboration with leadership.
• Develops a threat and risk-based front-line security staffing plan with campus leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana seeks a Director of Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness to lead day-to-day operations, staff supervision, and campus safety planning. The role partners with campus leadership to ensure compliance and robust emergency readiness across the college.

Applicants should have an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and at least two years of supervisory experience in public safety or a related field.