Security Officer

Job Summary:

The Security Officer is a vital member of the Ivy Tech Community College team, responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all individuals on campus. This role requires a high level of professionalism, police and investigative skills, and the ability to work effectively with students, employees, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patrol campus premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure the security of doors, windows, and other areas.
• Investigate incidents and recommend specific action to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other individuals to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
• Write reports of activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Circulate among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and evict violators from premises if necessary.
• Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection.
• Monitor, inspect, and adjust security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
• Know and follow work schedules and key control procedures.
• Learn water and gas shutoff areas and parking control procedures.
• During special activities, responsible for all parking control.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements:

• Must be currently employed as a Valparaiso Police officer.
• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Must have and exhibit diplomacy to deal with students, employees, and visitors.
• Exhibit high level of professionalism, police and investigative skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement college and departmental policies pertaining to security matters.
• Ability to work together with co-workers.
• Willingness to be certified in Automated External Defibrillator/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (AED/CPR) Training.
• Computer literate and physically able to handle emergencies and/or persons involved in an incident.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, and be insurable under the college authorized driver criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.