PT - Security Officer - Greencastle

Ivy Tech Community College • Terre Haute, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides for the protection and safety of all persons, assets and property on Ivy Tech’s Greencastle Site. Responsible for the security of the campus building and parking lot. Responsible for assisting in and documenting all instances or reports of crime. Responsible for reporting all violations of federal, state, and municipal laws, and all operating policies and procedures of Ivy Tech Community College. This position reports to the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Campus Lead. Major responsibilities: Demonstrate strong customer service skills and student advocacy through a positive attitude, approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving skills, and desire to identify and support student success. Provide general assistance to students and visitors (i.e. directions, phone numbers, etc.) Remain professional at all times with a focus on safety Patrol the building to check for safety concerns, at least once per hour during the scheduled shift Provide escort services to students and staff, as requested or required Respond to all alarms, including fire and security alarms, and investigate disturbances Provide rapid response to non-acute first aid or health-related situations Contact other respondents such as Police Department, Health Services, or Emergency Services as needed Lock and unlock buildings and offices as required; evacuate classrooms and buildings in emergencies; as necessary Ability to use CCTV system Analyze situations quickly and objectively; effectively determine and take appropriate action Assist with Clery Act compliance and incident reporting Ability to de-escalate and resolve situations All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Must be a sworn officer employed by the local sheriff’s office
• Be able to perform all of the duties of the position effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
• 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.
• This position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the College students and employees.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and student advocacy through a positive attitude, approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving skills, and desire to identify and support student success.
• Provide general assistance to students and visitors (i.e. directions, phone numbers, etc.)
• Remain professional at all times with a focus on safety
• Patrol the building to check for safety concerns, at least once per hour during the scheduled shift
• Provide escort services to students and staff, as requested or required
• Respond to all alarms, including fire and security alarms, and investigate disturbances
• Provide rapid response to non-acute first aid or health-related situations
• Contact other respondents such as Police Department, Health Services, or Emergency Services as needed
• Lock and unlock buildings and offices as required; evacuate classrooms and buildings in emergencies; as necessary
• Ability to use CCTV system
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively; effectively determine and take appropriate action
• Assist with Clery Act compliance and incident reporting
• Ability to de-escalate and resolve situations
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed