Safety and Security Officer

Job Details

Position Type : Full Time

Education Level : High School

Job Category : Security

Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that includes business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online program. We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates.

Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Indiana Tech is committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for all. We actively support the recruitment, engagement, and retention of students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We believe that creating a sense of connection and support across our campus community plays an essential role in preparing students to succeed and contribute in a global society.

Indiana Tech has big plans for its future. Learn more at Indiana Tech Strategic Plan or strategicplan.indianatech.edu .

General Summary

Indiana Tech Safety and Security Officers provide public assistance within the assigned areas of the Fort Wayne university locations. Officers will provide personal and property protection, escort services, deter criminal activity, and work with first responders to secure the campus in an emergency. Officers will also conduct emergency and crowd management, parking control, access control, and various duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Patrols and monitors university property, indoors and outdoors, both on foot and in vehicle.
• Serves as a campus security authority as outlined in the Clery Act.
• Enforces university policy and reports violations of city, state, and federal law.
• Operate campus security vehicle.
• Performs periodic checks and testing of campus safety and security systems including alarms, fire systems, emergency notification, lock boxes, fire extinguishers, AED, and first aid, as directed by the Operations Manager.
• Conducts safety drills as directed by the Operations Manager.
• Monitor cameras and conduct camera reviews, saving video as necessary.
• Create departmental records and related documentation, including writing incident reports.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and educational rights and privacy act pertaining to security issues.
• Approach suspicious persons, monitor for unauthorized access and facility concerns.
• Reports criminal activity and responds to incidents on campus.
• Works with emergency responders at the scene of an incident.
• Signs out and maintains keys, issues visitor parking permits and issues ID badges.
• Conducts campus escorts, lockout requests, and parking control.
• Be positive, friendly, and welcoming during professional engagement with the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the mission, just cause, and strategic plan of Indiana Institute of Technology.

Qualifications

Word : Intermediate

Experience

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed during a 40-hour work week, in a typical campus environment, including the security office and indoor / outdoor campus at large. Extreme cold and hot temperatures can be encountered. Walking the campus and stairs is essential.

Travel will be required between Fort Wayne University properties.

Application materials must include a cover letter and resume. The position remains open until filled; a review of candidates will commence as application materials are received.