Part Time Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Guard

Ivy Tech Community College • Fort Wayne, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position reports directly to the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (PSEP) Campus Lead and helps provide day-to-day security coverage for the campus. This role is crucial in creating a safe and inclusive environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The position involves providing security coverage, responding to incidents, assisting in emergencies, and maintaining campus safety equipment. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a workplace culture that values respect, open communication, and diverse perspectives.

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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Selected candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED