What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Security Officer position at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana?
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. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide a safe and secure enviornment for students, faculity, and staff on campus 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. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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. 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. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Offering services to the entire state of Indiana, we’re here to educate, motivate, and inspire students every day. We do that by featuring some of the most advanced technologies and training facilities, making higher education accessible through more affordable tuition, and providing smaller class sizes for more individualized attention. By sharing our joy of learning, we hope to ignite the curiosity and passion in our students that will help them discover their greatest potential. We’re highly collaborative, with a friendly and helpful culture that is very different from a four-year college. Innovation is another value that sets us apart — we are always looking for ways to make things better for our students, faculty, and staff. One of our key goals is to foster creativity and innovation in employees. More than anything, you’ll find yourself inspired each day by the camaraderie, positivity, and dedication that surrounds you at Ivy Tech.
