Part Time Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Guard

Ivy Tech Community College • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

The Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Guard provides day-to-day security coverage for campus and helps create a safe and inclusive environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The position reports directly to the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (PSEP) Campus Lead and is scheduled for up to 26 hours per week. The hourly rate is $16.22.

The Guard conducts vehicle and foot patrols; responds to and investigates reported incidents, emergencies, hazards, and alarms; completes reports and forms; and supports campus safety procedures and emergency response. The role also includes using security systems, maintaining life-safety equipment, providing safety escorts, and opening and securing buildings. The position serves as a Campus Security Authority under the Jeanne Clery Act. Responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with FERPA, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards; other logically associated duties may be assigned.

The ideal candidate supports an inclusive, respectful workplace, communicates openly, and helps foster mutual respect among people with varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment is contingent on pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Adeptness at resolving individual and group conflicts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with colleagues inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to promote an inclusive environment where people with varied backgrounds feel respected and valued.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Selected candidates are subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history checks; employment offers are contingent on the outcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure campus environment through vehicle and foot patrols.
• Respond to and investigate reported incidents, including thefts, campus vehicle accidents, property issues, medical emergencies, fires, safety hazards, and fire or security alarms.
• Demonstrate customer service and student advocacy through a positive attitude, approachability, adaptability, problem-solving, and support for student success.
• Assist with or lead responses to campus emergencies.
• Complete written incident reports and other forms related to public safety duties.
• Uphold and maintain Campus PSEP staff standards.
• Use CCTV, access control, and incident reporting systems.
• Assist in maintaining campus life-safety equipment.
• Provide safety escorts to students, faculty, staff, and guests as needed.
• Lock and unlock doors as necessary.
• Complete building opening and closing procedures.
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority under the Jeanne Clery Act.
• Perform other duties logically associated with the position as assigned, while observing FERPA, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Benefits

• Access to a vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
• Employee Assistance Program with no-cost confidential counseling, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
• Payroll-deduction access to pre-tax or post-tax retirement savings contributions for all employees.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

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