Police Officer I

IU Health • Tipton, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer I is responsible for conducting patrols, responding to calls for service, and enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and state statutes within IU Health properties. This role involves providing direction, assisting with de-escalation, preventing crime, investigating incidents, maintaining records, and ensuring a safe healthcare environment for team members, patients, and guests.

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.

Benefits

• personal and professional growth is a top priority
• access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

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