Security & Safety Officer — Hospital Security Leader

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

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