Lead​/Police Sergeant

Parkview Health – Department of Public Safety – Support Services – Fort Wayne, IN Summary

Under the direction of the Captain/Supervisor, the Lead/Sergeant is responsible for the day to day security operations of his/her assigned shift. Provides for the physical security of all Parkview owned buildings, equipment and grounds and creates a safe Campus Environment with an emphasis on customer Service and Service Excellence. The Lead/Police Sergeant will be directly responsible for the following:
The use of resources, both physical and human, to provide for the efficient operation of his/her assigned Facility. Ensures that all routine assigned duties are performed in a timely manner. Acts as a mentor to other Police and/or Public Safety Officers and a resource to all staff in the facility. Assist in investigations as assigned by the Captain/Supervisor. Ensures that patrol services are addressing the needs of the site based on trends of security incidents.

Keeps the Captain/Supervisor informed of rules violations by department members and may recommend proper corrective action to the captain. Also, provides input to the captain for annual check-ins for all assigned co-workers.

Associate's Degree preferred or sixty (60) hours towards a Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Valid Driver's license required with no or minimal infractions. Certification in a Non-Violent Prevention program and Basic Life Support (CPR) for Health Care Providers is required within the first ninety (90) days of employment. Meets all of the requirements imposed by Indiana Law for certification and employment as a sworn Police Officer. To Wit:
Must have or will meet within one year achieve complete required Law Enforcement Academy Training. In lieu of a police certification, the Lead must have 5 years verifiable experience.

Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview’s intranet.

Two years (5 years with no law enforcement certification) verifiable experience in Healthcare Security, General Security, Law Enforcement, military or other closely related field is required.

Good verbal and written skills. Must be able to handle disruptive individuals. Able to work any shift, weekends, or holidays as directed. Must be flexible to work other sites as assigned.