Police Officer

Schedule: Night Shift. 6:00pm - 6:00am t the Richmond location. 

About the Position

Overview of Responsibilities

• Performs periodic tours of all hospital buildings and grounds. Visually checks for safety and fire hazards. Makes written reports each shift on findings and irregularities.

• Notifies Chief of Police or other police supervisor in the event of an emergency or criminal act that results in an arrest.

• Enforces hospital regulations and policies designed to prevent theft and unauthorized access.

• Conducts safety checks and tests as required by State and Federal laws for a hospital.

• Assists in all emergencies inside and outside of Reid Health and Reid’s satellite offices.

• Investigates and files reports concerning irregular activities. Promptly reports incidents involving criminal activities.

• Patrols parking areas periodically, leaving warning notices on automobiles in violation of parking regulations. Checks fire and emergency lanes to ensure they are always clear.

• Supports the Reid Health Police Department objectives for creating a safe environment.

• Assists with patient restraint when necessary.

• Directs visitors and answers questions relative to the location of services.

• Checks all odor reports and locates the origin.

• Responds to fire emergency calls, assists police, fire, and emergency management teams.

• Provides escort service, car door unlocks, vehicle jump starts, and automobile tire inflation to assist staff and guests.

• Supports hospital departmental policies, procedures, and mission statements.

• Participates in employee health infection control requirements.

• Attends staff meetings and in-services.

• Responds to Security Codes I & II.

• Successfully completes the required 10-week Tier II law enforcement training at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy as well as all state-required in-service training.

• Completes all required mandatory Police Officer training as assigned by the ILEA Police Academy.

• Successfully completes all required hospital training.

• Completes all Reid Health Police Department fire training and required qualifications. Maintains a proficiency of 90% on all qualifications per agency policy.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education & Experience

• Required: High School Diploma 

• Preferred: Criminal Justice or other relevant degree that would be beneficial to this position. Must be the age of 21. 

• Experience Required: Previous security experience. Have or be able to obtain a valid handgun license for the State in which you reside. Should have experience on a Law Enforcement, military police or security

Licensure & Certification

• After hire, must successfully complete the 8 week Tier II police academy at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy unless previous academy completion was made.