Police Officer I

IU Health • Paoli, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer I supports Public Safety at Paoli Hospital in an onsite, part-time rotating-shift role. The schedule is either 6 p.m.–6 a.m. or 6 a.m.–6 p.m. The officer conducts patrols, responds to calls for service, helps enforce IU Health rules and state statutes, and works to maintain a safe healthcare environment for team members, patients, and guests. The role includes responding to and investigating criminal activity and vehicle crashes, de-escalating tense situations, conducting security screening, and completing required records and reports.

IU Health describes itself as Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members. The organization offers team members opportunities for learning and development, including advanced training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training.

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 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.

Benefits

• Access to learning and development opportunities, including advanced 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