Police Officer I

IU Health • Bedford, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer I supports Public Safety at Bedford Hospital in an onsite role. The officer conducts foot and vehicle patrols at IU Health properties, responds to service calls, enforces IU Health policies and state statutes, and helps create a safe healthcare environment for team members, patients, and guests. The role also includes assisting with de-escalation, preventing and investigating crime and safety incidents, conducting security screening, and maintaining required records and reports. The schedule is part-time rotating shifts, either 6 p.m.–6 a.m. or 6 a.m.–6 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Current, non-restricted Indiana driver's license.
• Successful completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Tier I or Tier II training within one year after appointment as a police officer.
• Ability to obtain NCIC/IDACS certification and access.
• No convictions for felony, domestic violence, or violent misdemeanor offenses.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation, drug screening, and psychological exam.
• Working knowledge of computers and various software programs.
• Never had a law enforcement officer license denied by final order or revoked.
• Not currently on suspension or subject to a currently effective voluntary surrender of a law enforcement license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rounds and foot and vehicle patrols at properties owned, leased, or occupied by IU Health.
• Respond to calls for service.
• Enforce and assist in enforcing IU Health rules, regulations, and policies, as well as state statutes.
• Provide direction and guidance to team members, guests, and patients.
• Assist teams with de-escalating tense, uncertain, and emotional situations.
• Proactively help prevent crime and safety incidents.
• Respond to and investigate criminal activity and vehicle crashes as needed.
• Maintain records and logs and complete written reports as required.
• Perform physical security screening as required.
• Help create a safe healthcare environment for team members, patients, and guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the chain of command.

Benefits

• Access to opportunities for learning and development, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED