Public Safety Officer I

**Public Safety Officer I** =========================== **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. 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. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People 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. People who are always ready to apply themselves.