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
- Demonstrated 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.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$66,306 annually
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Operational
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection
Job Family: Emergency Preparation
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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 employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s 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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