Police Officer I

National Police; Avon, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking security staff to patrol properties and respond to calls, enforcing rules and guiding team members, guests, and patients. The role involves de-escalating tense situations, investigating incidents, and maintaining logs and reports to support a safe healthcare environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, Indiana driver’s license, and successful completion of ILEA Tier I/II within a year, plus background checks and computer literacy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Requires 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires current non-restricted Indiana Driver's License.
• Requires successful completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Tier I or Tier II training within one year after appointment as a police officer.
• 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

• Responds to calls for service.
• Enforces IU Health rules, regulations, policies and state statutes.
• Maintains records and logs and completes written reports as required.
• Creates a safe healthcare environment for team members, patients and guests.
• Assists teams with de-escalating tense, uncertain and emotional situations.
• Assists in investigating criminal activity and vehicle crashes as needed.
• Performs security screening as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the chain of command.

Skills

Patrol duties

Crisis de-escalation

Incident reporting

Computer literacy

License compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Indiana Driver's License (non-restricted)

Job description

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. Enforces and assists in the enforcement of IU Health rules, regulations, policies and state statutes. Provides direction and guidance to team members, guests and patients. Assists teams with de‑scalating tense, uncertain and emotional situations. Proactively works to prevent crime and safety incidents. Responds to and investigates criminal activity and vehicle crashes as needed. Maintains records and logs and completes written reports as required. Performs physical security screening as required. Creates a safe healthcare environment for team members, patients and guests. Performs other duties as assigned by the chain of command.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires current non-restricted Indiana Driver's License.
• Requires successful completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Tier I or Tier II training within one (1) year after appointment as a police officer.
• 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.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.