LIEUTENANT HEALTH & HOSPITAL POLICE DEPARTMENT (50080522)

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lieutenant serves as a first-line command and supervisory officer within the Health & Hospital Police Department. This role is responsible for the direct supervision, coordination, and evaluation of sworn and civilian personnel assigned to a shift, unit, or functional area. Under the direction of a Captain, the Lieutenant ensures the effective delivery of law enforcement, security, and public safety services within healthcare and hospital environments. The Lieutenant exercises supervisory authority, enforces departmental policies and procedures, and ensures operational readiness, professionalism, and compliance with applicable laws, healthcare regulations, and departmental standards.

Requirements

Current certification as a sworn law enforcement officer in the State of Indiana or ability to obtain certification within a prescribed timeframe.
Minimum of five (5) years of sworn law enforcement experience.
Valid Indiana driver’s license.
Graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy or ability to complete required training within accordance to IC 16-18-4-4.
Working knowledge of law enforcement operations, supervision, and incident management.
Familiarity with healthcare security practices, emergency response protocols, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to supervise, motivate, and evaluate personnel.
Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure and in complex environments.
Ability to perform all essential duties of a sworn law enforcement officer.
Ability to respond to emergencies, extended incidents, and varied work schedules.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.
Experience in healthcare, hospital, campus, or institutional policing environments preferred.
Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises Sergeants, sworn officers, and civilian personnel assigned to a shift, unit, or operational function.
Directs daily activities, roll call, shift assignments, and deployment of personnel to ensure adequate coverage of healthcare facilities and properties.
Provides on-scene supervision during incidents, investigations, emergencies, and critical events.
Assumes incident command responsibilities for routine and intermediate-level incidents until relieved by higher command.
Enforces departmental policies, procedures, general orders, and directives.
Ensures compliance with Indiana law, hospital policies, patient rights, privacy requirements, and safety regulations.
Monitors officer conduct, performance, and adherence to professional standards.
Reviews incident reports, arrest documentation, use-of-force reports, and related case materials for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
Conducts or assists with internal investigations, preliminary inquiries, and administrative reviews as assigned.
Ensures timely and accurate reporting consistent with departmental and healthcare documentation requirements.
Coaches, mentors, and evaluates subordinate personnel.
Identifies training needs and recommends remedial or advanced training.
Assists in field training, onboarding, and professional development initiatives.
Participates in performance evaluations and disciplinary processes in accordance with policy and labor agreements.
Serves as a primary liaison between line personnel and command staff.
Coordinates with hospital administrators, clinical leadership, Environmental Health and Safety, Emergency Management, and external public safety partners.
Communicates operational updates, directives, and expectations to assigned personnel.