Indiana University

Department

PUBLIC SAFETY (UA-PSIA-IUSBA)

Department Information

Indiana University Public Safety pursues IU's commitment to providing the greatest degree of safety for all members of the IU community, consistent with the university's mission and environment, applicable legal and professional standards, and available resources. IU Public Safety directly oversees the IU Police Department, University Environmental Health and Safety, and Emergency Management and Continuity with a team of approximately 300 dedicated staff on a 24/7/365 operational basis across all campuses.

Job Summary

• Provides specialized expertise into the analysis, development, and constant improvement of emergency response plans for various organizational levels.
• Leads, plans, implements, and coordinates the development, readiness, and resilience of the Emergency Operations Centers; ensures appropriate assignment of functions and participant training and exercises.
• Maintains a process for periodic assessment of natural, technological, and human hazards and threats, as well as develops strategies for mitigation.
• Tracks and reports to University and IU executive administration on campus administration and major unit preparations, as well as status of response efforts around specific incidents or events.
• Serves in a leadership/command role for emergency response operations, including incidents that impact normal campus operations to a high degree.
• Prepares and delivers instructional materials for training of emergency preparedness and response personnel; provides educational information to campus faculty and staff.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor's degree in emergency management or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

2 years of experience preferably in emergency management

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• National or state professional certification in emergency management
• Professional Emergency Manager

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Proactively approaches responsibilities
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintains composure under pressure
• Effective leadership skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Demonstrates project management skills

Working Conditions / Demands

The employee in this position will have excellent communication skills. This position is very active and requires moving about the workspace and ascending/descending stairs or ladders. The role requires frequently moving objects that weigh up to 50 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This position will be based on the Northwest or South Bend campus.

Work Location

Gary, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$69,660 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection

Job Family: Emergency Preparation

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.

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