Ivy Tech

Assistant Director for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Indianapolis, IN Full time
Job Title:Assistant Director for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Location: Indianapolis - Downtown Campus
Job Type: [Full-time, Part-time, Contract, etc.]
Classification: E-1
Salary Range: $55,000 - $57,000/annually (based on experience)
Reports To: Director for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Who We Are:
We are an open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

Our Values:
• Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

About the Role:
The Assistant Director for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (PSEP) is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision, oversight, and leadership for public safety and emergency preparedness for the campus and campus security staff. The Assistant Director for PSEP will report directly to the Director for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness while working collaboratively with campus leadership and other key campus and community stakeholders.

***RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION***

Key Responsibilities:

The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.


• Assist in the recruitment, selection, retention, and development of PSEP staff.
• Provides direct supervision to PSEP staff.
• Conduct annual evaluations and approve timesheets for PSEP Staff.
• Collaborates with Director for PSEP and Territory Executive Director to establish a threat and risk based front-line staffing plan.
• Works with Director for PSEP to implement comprehensive emergency management and business continuity plans and practices on campus.
• Works with the Director for PSEP to plan, draft, and execute progressive Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program compliant drills and exercises.
• Responds to and assists with all on-campus emergencies by coordinating with first responders and campus leadership.
• Acts upon guidance, in line with PSEP standards, for physical security including but not limited to surveillance camera systems and electronic access control.
• Investigate, and write detailed reports for incidents.
• Assists in building and maintaining relationships with external partners (law enforcement, fire department, local health department, etc.).
• Assist in the training of security staff and College employees.
• Assists in maintaining campus emergency notification systems.
• Works with the Director for PSEP and campus leadership to develop, implement, and maintain programs that ensure compliance with Federal and state safety regulations, including but not limited to fire code, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and the Environmental
Protection Agency regulations.
• Serves as the primary PSEP representative when the Director for PSEP is unavailable.
• Serve as a model for strong leadership, develops and supports the Campus culture of collaboration and commitment to delivering high quality services and outcomes, by being student- and employee-centered.

Supervision Received: Director for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Supervision Given: Campus Public Safety Staff

Education & Experience:


• Associate’s degree or industry related certification along with three (3) to four (4) year’s related experience.
• One (1) to two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Must be adept at resolving individual and group conflicts and must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess the skills necessary to operate and maintain CCTV and Access Control systems.
• Must possess excellent organizational, planning, evaluation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to partner well with colleagues both in and outside of the organization.
• Must have the ability and willingness to travel within the state for work and occasional out-of-state travel for appropriate professional development.

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects.
  • Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

  • Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

  • Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

  • Vision 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

  • Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

  • 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

  • Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

  • Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

  • Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

  • Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

  • Flexible work arrangements where available

  • Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

  • Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

  • Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.


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.