Public Safety Officer I

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a part-time Public Safety Officer at Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN. You will patrol facilities, respond to calls, enforce hospital rules, and help de-escalate tense situations to maintain a safe environment for staff, patients and guests.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, Indiana driver’s license, and the ability to pass background, drug screen, and psychological exams. Associate’s degree is preferred and training benchmarks apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Current non-restricted Indiana Driver's License is required.
• No felony, domestic violence, or violent misdemeanor convictions."
• Must pass pre-employment background, drug screen and psychological exam.
• Working knowledge of computers and various software programs.
• NCIC/IDACS certification and access required.
• Law enforcement license not denied or revoked by final order.
• Not currently suspended or surrendered.

Responsibilities

• Conducts rounding and foot and vehicle patrols at IU Health properties.
• Responds to calls for service and enforces IU Health rules and policies.
• Provides direction to team members, guests and patients.
• Assists in de-escalation of tense situations.
• Investigates criminal activity and vehicle crashes as needed.
• Maintains records and writes required reports.
• Performs physical security screening as required.
• Creates a safe healthcare environment for staff, patients and guests.
• Performs other duties as assigned by command chain.

Skills

Patrol procedures

De-escalation

Report writing

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Computers / software access

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Part Time Day Shift (6am - 6pm) (0-24 hours weekly)

Department Supported:

Public Safety

Work Location:

Arnett Hospital

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.