Public Safety Officer I

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a security professional for our Public Safety team at Gateway Plaza in Indianapolis. The role involves rounding, foot and vehicle patrols, responding to calls for service, and enforcing hospital policies to maintain a safe environment for staff, patients and guests.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 0–2 years of relevant experience, and an Indiana driver’s license. You must pass a background check, drug screening and psychological exam, and be able to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 0–2 years of relevant security experience is required.
• Current non-restricted Indiana Driver's License is required.
• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation, drug screening and psychological exam.
• Must be able to obtain NCIC/IDACS certification and access.

Responsibilities

• Patrols on foot and by vehicle around IU Health properties; respond to calls for service.
• Enforces IU Health rules, regulations and policies and provides guidance to staff, guests and patients.
• Assists in de-escalating tense, uncertain, or emotional situations and investigates incidents as needed.
• Maintains records, logs and written reports as required; conducts physical security screening as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Schedule available:

Full-Time Day Shift (6am - 6pm)

Work Location:

Gateway Plaza (Onsite)

Department Supported:

Public Safety

Areas of Patrol for this role: Downtown patrol responsibilities.

Primary 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. Enforces and assists in the enforcement of IU Health rules, regulations and policies. Provides direction and guidance to team members, guests and patients. Assists teams with de‑escalating tense, uncertain and emotional situations. 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.

Candidate Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Requires 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Requires current non-restricted Indiana Driver's License.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain NCIC/IDACS certification and access.
• 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.