Lead/Police Sergeant

Parkview Health•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Captain/Supervisor, the Lead/Sergeant is responsible for the day to day security operations of his/her assigned shift. Provides for the physical security of all Parkview owned buildings, equipment and grounds and creates a safe Campus Environment with an emphasis on customer Service and Service Excellence. The Lead/Police Sergeant will be directly responsible for the following: The use of resources, both physical and human, to provide for the efficient operation of his/her assigned Facility. Ensures that all routine assigned duties are performed in a timely manner. Acts as a mentor to other Police and/or Public Safety Officers and a resource to all staff in the facility. Assist in investigations as assigned by the Captain/Supervisor. Ensures that patrol services are addressing the needs of the site based on trends of security incidents. Keeps the Captain/Supervisor informed of rules violations by department members and may recommend proper corrective action to the captain. Also, provides input to the captain for annual check-ins for all assigned co-workers.

Requirements

Valid Driver's license with no or minimal infractions.
Must have or will meet within one year achieve complete required Law Enforcement Academy Training (if applicable).
Two years verifiable experience in Healthcare Security, General Security, Law Enforcement, military or other closely related field is required.
Five years verifiable experience in Healthcare Security, General Security, Law Enforcement, military or other closely related field is required (if no law enforcement certification).
Good verbal and written skills.
Must be able to handle disruptive individuals.
Able to work any shift, weekends, or holidays as directed.
Must be flexible to work other sites as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree preferred or sixty (60) hours towards a Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
Certification in a Non-Violent Prevention program and Basic Life Support (CPR) for Health Care Providers is required within the first ninety (90) days of employment.
Meets all of the requirements imposed by Indiana Law for certification and employment as a sworn Police Officer.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day security operations of assigned shift.
Ensure physical security of Parkview owned buildings, equipment, and grounds.
Create a safe campus environment with an emphasis on customer service and service excellence.
Utilize physical and human resources for efficient facility operation.
Ensure timely completion of all routine assigned duties.
Mentor other Police and/or Public Safety Officers.
Act as a resource to all staff in the facility.
Assist in investigations as assigned by the Captain/Supervisor.
Ensure patrol services address site needs based on security incident trends.
Inform Captain/Supervisor of department member rule violations and recommend corrective action.
Provide input to the captain for annual check-ins of assigned co-workers.