Public Safety Officer I

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Security Officer for the Arnett Hospital campus to cover full-time night shifts (6pm–6am) onsite. The role supports Public Safety, conducts patrols, responds to calls, and helps maintain a safe healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, 0–2 years security experience, a valid Indiana driver's license, and the ability to obtain NCIC/IDACS certification, with a strong focus on de-escalation and incident reporting.

Qualifications

• Requires 0–2 years of relevant security experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Indiana driver's license (non-restricted).
• Able to pass pre-employment background, drug screening and psychological exam.
• Basic computer skills; able to complete reports.
• Must obtain NCIC/IDACS certification and access.
• No felony, domestic violence or violent misdemeanor convictions.
• Not currently on suspension or have a license denial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rounds and patrol IU Health properties and surroundings.
• Respond to calls for service and enforce policies.
• Provide direction and guidance to team members, guests and patients.
• De-escalate tense, uncertain and emotional situations.
• Investigate criminal activity and vehicle crashes as needed.
• Maintain records and logs and complete written reports.
• Perform physical security screening as required.
• Create a safe healthcare environment for staff, patients and guests.

Skills

Patrol operations

De-escalation

Written reports

Public safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

NCIC/IDACS access

Job description

Overview

Schedule:

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

Work Location:

Arnett Hospital (Onsite)

Department Supported:

Public Safety

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.

Candidate Preferred:

• Associate's Degree is preferred.

Benchmarks:

3 months: Completing training, demonstrating knowledge of policies, effective patrol and report writing.

• 6 months: Independently handling incidents, strong communication and de-escalation skills.
• 12 months: Trusted team member, mentoring newer staff, consistently high performance in safety response.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.