Security Officer

Professional and Business Support Careers

Full Time , Nights

Hours/Pay Period: 80

Posted 09/09/2026

Responsible to operate comprehensive safety plans, processes, and equipment to include, but not limited to: physical security of corporate structures (on and off campus); facilitate staff, patient and visitor safety and security; respond to all emergency dispatches and security systems; fire extinguisher management; assist with bioterrorism/patient decontamination response; and provide hazmat spill response and clean-up coordination. Assumes duties for Central Monitoring staff to include:
Police Dispatch, Emergency Dispatching for the Hospital, physician answering service management, Hospital communication, and emergency communication. Operates and maintains patient valuable program and comprehensive lost and found program. Management of the infant/child anti-abduction system (HUGS System). Member of Hazmat Team. Assists with visitor management and operating the Weapon Detection System and provide courteous and professional customer service and assist patients and visitors.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid Indiana operator's license and proof of insurance coverage.
• BLS Certification or must obtain during Orientation and prior to reporting to department.

• Have or obtain Hazardous Materials Training at an Operations level (minimum level) either through the State of Indiana or through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
• Complete Taser 7 Certification Training.
• Complete IS-100, 200 and 700 through the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Successfully complete the Field Training Program.
• Achieve and maintain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification or equivalent De-escalation training provided by a Law Enforcement Instructor.

• Higher Education in Security, Law Enforcement or related field.
• Basic Certification for Indiana Data and Communication System (IDACS).
• Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Certification.
• Communications/Dispatch, Security, Law Enforcement, or Military experience.

• Knowledge of:
  Patient Privacy Laws (HIPAA), Law Enforcement and Healthcare Terminology.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate with patients and their families and guests effectively and tactfully,, co-workers, managers, providers and other Hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Excellent communication with outside agencies (i.e., other law enforcement agencies, Healthcare Facilities, and oversight agencies).
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Ability to problem solve and work well in a team environment.
• Detailed and thorough incident reports. Reports may vary from an unsecured area to a criminal case that will be utilized in a court of law.
• Use of critical thinking skills.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties. To include: confidential information such as law enforcement information not authorized for release to the public, confidential employee issues, and patient privacy.
• Assist with curb-side parking program and wheelchairs including transportation assistance, as needed.
• Ability to De-escalate aggressive behavior and tumultuous situations.

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
• Work may be subject to interruptions.
• High stress environment.
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