Team Lead - Sergeant - Police Officer

Indiana University Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Full-Time Public Safety Officer for the North Hospital location. The role involves day-shift patrols (6am–6pm) with rotating weekends and holidays, enforcing hospital policies, responding to calls, and maintaining safety across facilities.

Primary duties include incident documentation, de-escalation of tense situations, and coordination with other public safety agencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED or an Associate's degree with related law enforcement experience.
• Must have valid Indiana driver's license and ability to obtain NCIC/IDACS certification.
• Background checks, drug screening, and psychological assessment required.
• No felony, domestic violence, or violent misdemeanor convictions in the past.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patrols of IU Health properties by foot and vehicle to deter crime.
• Responds to calls for service and enforces hospital rules and policies.
• Documents incidents with written reports and maintains logs.
• Provides guidance and de-escalation support to staff, patients, and visitors.
• Assumes on-scene command during critical incidents when required.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

NCIC/IDACS access

Security software

Job description

Overview

Schedule:

Full-Time Day Shift (6am - 6pm, rotating weekends and holidays)

Work Location:

North 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, 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.

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.