Security/Safety Officer

State of Indiana; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness program

Paid leave & holidays

Free Parking

Job summary

State of Indiana's Madison State Hospital seeks a security leader with expertise in public safety and trauma-informed care. The role focuses on protecting patients, staff and visitors while aligning security practices with state regulations in a rural Ohio River area facility.

You will develop procedures, train security staff, and coordinate with law enforcement to maintain safety. The position offers robust benefits and a path to professional growth within the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospital

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of security and safety fields and ability to apply developments.
• Specialized knowledge of law enforcement and safety principles (Homeland Security laws, OSHA, FEMA).
• Ability to build relationships across staff and departments.
• Willingness to travel with reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to protect self and others; use of basic self-defense if needed.
• Ability to delegate, set direction and manage workflow.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures for security of buildings and grounds.
• Advise on rules and regulations for parking and traffic including signage.
• Develop short and long-range training programs for security staff.
• Report status of security and safety to facility management.
• Review and update safety policies and procedures.
• Provide orientations and ongoing education to security staff.
• Collaborate with law enforcement at various levels to ensure site security.
• Recruit, onboard and train security personnel; set performance expectations.

Job description

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Madison State Hospital:

Madison State Hospital is located in a rural area overlooking the Ohio River and has served the citizens of Indiana for over a century, opening its door to patients in 1910. As part of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospital Network, our staff offer comprehensive treatment programs utilizing a Trauma Informed Care approach. Patients admitted for treatment can participate in individual therapy, medication therapy, family therapy, psycho-educational groups, rehabilitation therapies, chaplain services, co-occurring programming, as well as employment opportunities. Unit-based programming is augmented with campus-wide specialty groups. MSH has been a state leader in evidenced-based medication prescribing to both reduce the risks associated with polypharmacy and optimize clinical outcomes. The hospital clinical and medical leadership collaborate with the unit treatment teams to provide the most contemporary and comprehensive care possible.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $34,216.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Developand implementprocedures for the security of buildings and grounds to meet the needs of the State Operated Facility.


• Giveadvice on the implementation of rules and regulations pertaining to parking and traffic, including markings and signage.


• Develop short and long-range training programs for security staff.


• Reportstatus of security and safety to facility management.


• Developand continually reviews the standard operation of the security and safety program.


• Developprofessional standards for subordinate staff.


• Reviewall policies and procedures and provides updates to those policies that specifically refer to safety and security.


• Provideorientation to all new members of the security staff and assists in providing training for them in minor plumbing, electrical and other system repairs for temporary safety measures.


• Providecontinued education to the entire staff in regards to their role in the security and safety program.


• Workwith local, state, county, federal and other law enforcement personnel to assure a good working relationship between the State Operated Facilities and these organizations.


• Workwith other law enforcement agencies to recover runaway residents and to assure security of the grounds against vandalism and crime.


• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.


• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.


• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

The job profileis not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Have extensive knowledge of and ability to apply new developments in security and safety fields and ability to adapt work procedures accordingly.


• Specialized knowledge of law enforcement and security principles that relate to the Homeland Security Law and all safety regulations including Infection Control, Accreditation agencies, OSHA, FEMA and any and all agencies of the state, federal and local agencies as pertains to Safety and Security of employees, patients and visitors on grounds.


• Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and other departments.


• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.


• Ability to protect self, using physical skills of self-defense as taught by hospital personnel.


• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.


• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.


• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans


• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards


• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution


• Deferred compensation 457(b)account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match


• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options


• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  
  
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  
  
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  
  


• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off


• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years


• Education Reimbursement Program


• Group life insurance


• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits


• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program


• Free Parkingfor most positions


• Free LinkedIn Learningaccess

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .