Team Lead - Sergeant - Police Officer

Indiana University Health System•Carmel, IN

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About The Position

The Team Lead - Sergeant - Police Officer works full-time on the day shift (6 a.m.–6 p.m.) at North Hospital, supporting the Public Safety department. The role provides policing and security services at IU Health properties, helps maintain a safe healthcare environment, and oversees shift operations and assigned police officers and Public Safety Officers. The position conducts patrols, responds to calls for service, enforces applicable rules and laws, and investigates criminal activity and vehicle crashes. It also provides guidance to team members, patients, and guests; helps de-escalate tense situations; and performs physical security screening as needed. The role may assume on-scene command during critical incidents, coordinate with other jurisdictions, and serve as the senior departmental officer when a more senior officer is absent. The successful candidate is expected to complete training and demonstrate policy knowledge, effective patrol and report-writing skills within three months; independently handle incidents and demonstrate strong communication and de-escalation skills within six months; and become a trusted, high-performing team member who mentors newer staff within 12 months.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and five years of law enforcement experience, or an associate degree and three years of law enforcement experience.
Current, unrestricted Indiana driver’s license.
Successful completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Tier I or Tier II training.
Successful completion of the IU Health DPS field training program.
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 and no current voluntary surrender of a law enforcement license.

Responsibilities

Conduct rounding 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, policies, and state statutes.
Provide direction and guidance to team members, guests, and patients.
Help teams de-escalate 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 required written reports.
Perform physical security screening as required.
Help create a safe healthcare environment for team members, patients, and guests.
Oversee shift operations and supervise police officers and Public Safety Officers.
Issue work assignments and supervise the work activities of assigned personnel.
Complete and approve work schedules to ensure proper shift coverage.
Assist other public safety agencies as needed.
Respond to officers’ calls for assistance and assume on-scene command of critical incidents.
Control and assess situations, identify appropriate actions to preserve crime scenes, compile critical information, and coordinate activities with other jurisdictions.
Act as the senior departmental officer in the absence of a more senior-ranking officer.
Perform other duties as assigned by the chain of command.