Police Officer

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health is seeking a security professional to patrol Parkview owned sites, control access, and protect life and property while delivering cheerful, respectful service to patients and staff. Responsibilities include data collection for crime reports, escorting and supporting medical transfers as needed, with shifts that include nights, weekends and holidays.

High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior security officer, police or military police experience preferred.
• Must be computer literate and able to use standard software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• PatrolParkview facilities and grounds, monitor access, and protect life and property.
• Assist patients and families with safe, courteous service and information.
• Perform data collection for crime reports and event documentation.
• Support Samaritan Crew and helicopter transfers as needed.
• Work nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Skills

Security experience

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Police/Manager and the Captain/Supervisor, provides for the physical security of all Parkview owned buildings, equipment and grounds. Administers related nonprofessional services necessary in assisting patients and their families. Creates a safe campus environment with an emphasis on customer relations and service excellence. Enhances the patient experience by taking proactive steps to ensure our customers receive services in a safe and secure environment. Performs general safety and security duties with an emphasis on the protection of life and property while providing enforcement of Parkview Health policies and procedures, and when necessary, in order to protect the safety and security of others, enforces Indiana state law as directed under IC 16-18-4. Typical functions include but are not limited to the following: foot and vehicle patrol, escort functions, collecting data for the preparation of crime and other types of event reports, access control, lost and found, handling of patient valuables and the pick up and release of deceased patients. Assists the Samaritan Crew as well as air crews from other medical services in unloading patients brought to Parkview via helicopter. Is responsible for delivering services to all customers, both internal and external, in a cheerful, respectful and cordial manner and strives for service excellence in the delivery of all services.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in related field preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license at time of hire, Current CPR Certification within 90 days of hire, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) within six (6) months of hire. Indiana Law Enforcement Academy within 1 year of hire.

Experience

Prior security officer, police or military police experience is preferred.

Other Qualifications

Must be computer literate, have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be physically able to handle disoriented, disruptive or combative individuals. Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays outside of normal scheduled work hours. Must be available to work any Parkview owned site as needed. Must successfully pass a criminal background check. Must possess 20/40 vision with both eyes. Must be able to lift, push/pull 70 pounds. Demonstrates ability to multi-task and work independently using critical thinking skills.