Public Safety Officer I

IU Health; Tipton (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

IU Health Tipton Hospital is hiring a part-time Public Safety team member in Tipton, IN. The role involves rotating, supplemental hours, on-site security duties, and responding to incidents to protect patients and staff.

The position emphasizes round-the-clock vigilance, de-escalation skills, and accurate reporting. A high school diploma or GED is required, with 0–2 years of related experience and Indiana driver’s license. Background checks and certifications are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Requires 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Requires current non-restricted Indiana Driver's License.
• Must pass pre-employment background investigation, drug screening and psychological exam.
• NCIC/IDACS certification must be obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts rounding and patrols of IU Health properties.
• Responds to calls for service and enforces policies.
• Provides direction to staff, guests and patients; de-escalates tense situations.
• Investigates incidents and maintains records and written reports.
• Performs security screening to create a safe healthcare environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the chain of command.

Skills

Patrol procedures

De-escalation skills

Report writing

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

NCIC/IDACS access

Security software familiarity

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Part time - Rotating Shift - Supplemental hours (0-24 may vary weekly at the needs of the department)(PRN)

Work Location: Tipton Hospital

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.