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Indiana University Health

Team Lead Sergeant - Police Officer

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$67,785 / year median in Indiana

+3% projected growth

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  • Police Officer Job Description Overview Schedule:
    Full-Time Rotating Shifts, (12-hour shift
  • 6:00 pm
  • 6:00 am OR 6:00 am 6:00 pm).
Working every other weekend.
Department Supported:
Public Safety Work Location:
Methodist Hospital (Onsite)
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.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Role model for subordinate team members. 2. Mentoring of subordinate team members. 3. Coaching of subordinate team members. 4. Assisting team members with proactive patrol and handling calls for service.
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.
Candidate Benchmarks:
3 months
  • Initial training and familiarization with role. 6 months
  • Competency in role under the supervision of a Police Lieutenant. 12 months
  • Competency in role and ability to lead a shift solo.
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.