Lead/Police Sergeant

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is looking for a Lead/Police Sergeant to oversee day-to-day security operations. This role is crucial to maintaining the safety of all Parkview facilities, ensuring a secure environment with a focus on customer service.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years of verifiable experience in healthcare security or related fields, with strong verbal and written skills. Flexibility to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays is necessary. Certifications in CPR and non-violent prevention techniques are required within the first ninety days.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with no or minimal infractions.
• Certification in a non-violent prevention program and CPR within 90 days.
• Must have or will achieve law enforcement academy training within one year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day security operations on assigned shift.
• Ensure physical security of Parkview-owned buildings and grounds.
• Act as a mentor to police and security officers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis management

Flexibility

Education

Associate's degree or 60 hours toward Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of the Captain/Supervisor, the Lead/Sergeant is responsible for the day‑to‑day security operations of his or her assigned shift. Provides for the physical security of all Parkview‑owned buildings, equipment, and grounds and creates a safe campus environment with an emphasis on customer service and service excellence. The Lead/Police Sergeant will be directly responsible for the use of resources, both physical and human, to provide for the efficient operation of his or her assigned facility. Ensures that all routine assigned duties are performed in a timely manner. Acts as a mentor to other police and/or public safety officers and a resource to all staff in the facility. Assists in investigations as assigned by the Captain/Supervisor. Ensures that patrol services address the needs of the site based on trends of security incidents. Keeps the Captain/Supervisor informed of rule violations by department members and may recommend proper corrective action. Also provides input to the Captain for annual check‑ins for all assigned co‑workers.

Education

Associate's degree preferred or sixty (60) hours toward a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Valid driver’s license required with no or minimal infractions. Certification in a non‑violent prevention program and Basic Life Support (CPR) for health care providers is required within the first ninety (90) days of employment. Meets all of the requirements imposed by Indiana law for certification and employment as a sworn police officer. Must have or will achieve within one year complete required law enforcement academy training. In lieu of a police certification, the Lead must have five years verifiable experience. Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview’s intranet.

Experience

Two years (five years with no law enforcement certification) verifiable experience in healthcare security, general security, law enforcement, military, or other closely related field is required.

Other Qualifications

Good verbal and written skills. Must be able to handle disruptive individuals. Able to work any shift, weekends, or holidays as directed. Must be flexible to work other sites as assigned.