Lead Sergeant, Healthcare Public Safety

IU Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health North Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Public Safety Officer to patrol facilities, respond to incidents, and enforce hospital rules, keeping staff, patients, and guests safe.

You will supervise a shift, coordinate with teams, and assist in de-escalation while maintaining thorough incident reports and logs. Requires Indiana licensure and training, with a focus on patient and staff safety.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent and five years of law enforcement experience OR Associate's degree and three years of law enforcement experience.
• Requires current non-restricted Indiana Driver's License.
• Requires completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Tier I or II training and IU Health DPS field training program.
• 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.

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 and enforces 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 criminal activity and vehicle crashes as needed.
• Maintains records and logs and completes written reports as required.
• Oversees shift operations and supervises police officers and Public Safety Officers; assigns work and schedules.
• Assists other public safety agencies as needed; on-scene command of critical incidents when required.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Leadership

De-escalation techniques

Written reports

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

NCIC/IDACS certification

Computer literacy

Job description

IU Health North Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Public Safety Officer to patrol facilities, respond to incidents, and enforce hospital rules, keeping staff, patients, and guests safe.

You will supervise a shift, coordinate with teams, and assist in de-escalation while maintaining thorough incident reports and logs. Requires Indiana licensure and training, with a focus on patient and staff safety.