Police Officer I - PRN

Indiana University Health System•Bedford, KS

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Police Officer I with supplemental hours and rotating shifts, meaning hours and shifts will vary according to the department's needs. The role is within the Public Safety department at Bedford Hospital. The primary responsibility is to ensure a safe healthcare environment for team members, patients, and guests by conducting patrols, responding to calls for service, enforcing rules and statutes, and preventing crime and safety incidents.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED is required.
Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
Requires current non-restricted Indiana Driver's License.
Requires successful completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Tier I or Tier II training within one (1) year after appointment as a police officer.
Must be able to obtain NCIC/IDACS certification and access.
Must not have convictions for felony, domestic violence or violent misdemeanor offenses.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background investigation, drug screening and psychological exam.
Requires working knowledge of computers and various software programs.
Have never had law enforcement officer license denied by final order or revoked.
Not currently on suspension or have a voluntary surrender of a law enforcement license currently in effect.

Nice To Haves

Benchmarks: 3 months - Achieve understanding of the initial job roles
6 months – Utilizing time to ensure safety and security
12 months - Competent in identifying new areas to improve safety and security.

Responsibilities

Conducts rounding and foot and vehicle patrols in and around properties that are owned, leased or occupied by IU Health.
Responds to calls for service.
Enforces and assists in the enforcement of IU Health rules, regulations, policies and state statutes.
Provides direction and guidance to team members, guests and patients.
Assists teams with de-escalating tense, uncertain and emotional situations.
Proactively works to prevent crime and safety incidents.
Responds to and investigates criminal activity and vehicle crashes as needed.
Maintains records and logs and completes written reports as required.
Performs physical security screening as required.
Creates a safe healthcare environment for team members, patients and guests.
Performs other duties as assigned by the chain of command.