Police Officer

Summary

Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Police/Manager and the Captain/Supervisor, this position provides the physical security of all Parkview owned buildings, equipment and grounds. The officer administers related nonprofessional services necessary for assisting patients and their families, creates a safe campus environment with an emphasis on customer relations and service excellence, and enhances the patient experience by taking proactive steps to ensure our customers receive services in a safe and secure environment.

The officer performs general safety and security duties with an emphasis on the protection of life and property while enforcing Parkview Health policies and procedures, and, when necessary, enforcing Indiana state law as directed under IC 16‑18‑4. The officer is responsible for delivering services to all customers, both internal and external, in a cheerful, respectful and cordial manner and strives for service excellence in the delivery of all services.

• Foot and vehicle patrol
• Escort functions
• Collecting data for the preparation of crime and other types of event reports
• Access control
• Lost and found
• Handling of patient valuables
• Pick up and release of deceased patients
• Assisting the Samaritan Crew and air crews from other medical services in unloading patients brought to Parkview via helicopter

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in a related field preferred.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license at time of hire.

Must possess a current CPR Certification within 90 days of hire.

Must complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) within six (6) months of hire.

Must attend the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy within 1 year of hire.

Prior security officer, police or military police experience is preferred.

• Must be computer literate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be physically able to handle disoriented, disruptive or combative individuals.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays outside of normal scheduled work hours.
• Must be available to work any Parkview owned site as needed.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must possess 20/40 vision with both eyes.
• Must be able to lift, push/pull 70 pounds.
• Must demonstrate ability to multi-task and work independently using critical thinking skills.