Police Officer

Police Officer

The Police Officer serves as a sworn law enforcement professional within the Health & Hospital Police Department and is responsible for protecting life and property, enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and maintaining a safe and secure environment across healthcare and hospital facilities. Operating under the supervision of a Sergeant of Police, the Police Officer performs patrol, response, enforcement, and investigative duties in support of patient safety, employee protection, and continuity of healthcare operations. The Police Officer exercises full police authority within assigned jurisdiction and performs duties in a manner consistent with applicable Indiana law, departmental policy, healthcare regulations, and professional law enforcement standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Patrol and Law Enforcement Operations
• Patrols Health & Hospital facilities, campuses, and properties by foot, vehicle, or other authorized means.
• Responds to calls for service, alarms, disturbances, medical emergencies, and criminal incidents.
• Enforces Indiana law, local ordinances, and applicable institutional regulations within jurisdiction.
• Conducts traffic enforcement and parking control as authorized.
• Incident Response and Investigation
• Conducts preliminary investigations of criminal and non-criminal incidents, including interviewing involved parties and witnesses.
• Collects, preserves, and documents evidence in accordance with law and departmental procedures.
• Prepares accurate and timely incident reports, arrest reports, citations, and related documentation.
• Arrest, Detention, and Enforcement Actions
• Makes lawful arrests and takes individuals into custody when appropriate.
• Uses force only as necessary and in accordance with departmental policy and legal standards.
• Transports prisoners, safeguards detainees, and ensures proper processing and documentation.
• Community and Healthcare-Focused Policing
• Interacts professionally with patients, visitors, employees, and medical staff in sensitive and high-stress environments.
• Supports de-escalation, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed policing practices.
• Assists hospital staff with safety planning, incident prevention, and security awareness.
• Court and Administrative Duties
• Prepares cases for prosecution and provides testimony in court, administrative hearings, and other proceedings.
• Complies with training requirements, policy updates, and performance standards.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required, Associates degree preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy or ability to complete required training within a prescribed timeframe.
• Certification as a sworn law enforcement officer in the State of Indiana or eligibility for certification.
• Valid Indiana driver's license.
• Ability to meet and maintain all physical, medical, and psychological standards for sworn officers.

Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the first verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.