Police Officer I

Indiana University Health System•Paoli, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer I conducts security patrols and responds to calls for service at IU Health properties, with the work location at Paoli Hospital. The role helps enforce IU Health rules, regulations, and policies as well as state statutes, and provides direction to team members, guests, and patients. Officers work to prevent crime and safety incidents, help de-escalate tense situations, and respond to and investigate criminal activity and vehicle crashes as needed. The position also involves maintaining records and reports, conducting physical security screening when required, and contributing to a safe healthcare environment. This is a part-time, onsite position with rotating 12-hour shifts: 6 p.m.–6 a.m. or 6 a.m.–6 p.m. The role performs other duties as assigned by the chain of command. Benchmarks include understanding initial job roles within three months, using time to ensure safety and security within six months, and demonstrating competence in identifying areas to improve safety and security within 12 months.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0–3 years of relevant experience.
Current, non-restricted Indiana Driver's License.
Complete 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.
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 and no voluntary surrender of a law enforcement license currently in effect.

Responsibilities

Conduct rounding and foot and vehicle patrols in and around IU Health-owned, leased, or occupied properties.
Respond to calls for service.
Enforce and assist in enforcing IU Health rules, regulations, policies, and state statutes.
Provide direction and guidance to team members, guests, and patients.
Assist teams with de-escalating tense, uncertain, and emotional situations.
Proactively work to 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.