Team Lead - Sergeant - Police Officer

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health’s Public Safety department in Bloomington is seeking qualified security leadership to protect patients, staff and visitors. The role involves patrols, incident response, and enforcing hospital policies across facilities in the Bloomington area.

The position requires significant law enforcement experience, Indiana certification readiness, and the ability to coordinate with other agencies. A rotating full-time schedule covers day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED with 5 years law enforcement experience OR an Associate's degree with 3 years law enforcement experience.
• Requires current non-restricted Indiana Driver's License.
• Must complete Indiana Law Enforcement Tier I or II training and IU Health DPS field training.
• Must obtain NCIC/IDACS certification.
• No felony, domestic violence or violent misdemeanor convictions.
• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation, drug screening and psychological exam.
• Working knowledge of computers and various software programs.
• License must not have been denied or revoked by final order.
• Not currently suspended or surrendered.

Responsibilities

• Conducts rounding and foot and vehicle patrols around IU Health properties.
• Responds to calls for service and enforces IU Health rules and state statutes.
• Provides direction and guidance to team members, guests, and patients.
• Assists in de-escalating tense, uncertain and emotional situations.
• Proactively prevents crime and safety incidents.
• Investigates criminal activity and vehicle crashes as needed.
• Maintains records and writes reports.
• Performs physical security screening as required.
• Oversees shift operations and supervises officers and Public Safety Officers.
• Assigns work and schedules to ensure proper shift coverage.
• Assists other public safety agencies as needed.
• Responds to on-scene requests and coordinates with jurisdictions.

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time Rotating Shift (6pm -6am OR 6am or 6pm)

Department Supported: Public Safety

Work Location: Bloomington 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, policies, and state statutes. Provides direction and guidance to team members, guests, and patients. Assists teams with de-escalating 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. Oversees shift operations and supervises police officers and Public Safety Officers. Issues work assignments and supervises work activities of all assigned personnel. Completes and approves work schedules to ensure proper shift coverage Assists other public safety agencies as needed. Responds to officers’ calls for assistance and assumes onscene command of critical incidents. Control and assess situations, identify appropriate actions to preserve crime scenes, compile critical information and coordinate activities with other jurisdictions. Acts in capacity of senior departmental officer in absence of more senior ranking officer. Performs other duties as assigned by the chain of command.

Candidate Requirements:

• Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent and five (5) years of law enforcement experience. OR Associate's degree and three (3) years of law enforcement experience.
• Requires current non-restricted Indiana Driver's License.
• Requires previous successful completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Tier I or II training, successful completion of the IU Health DPS field training program.
• 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 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.