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Captain Police Officer

Indiana University Health
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Nov 2025

About the role

Primary Responsibility: Manager Role

Work Location:  Arnett Hospital

Schedule:  Full Time Day Shift

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, policies, and state statutes.  Provides direction and guidance to, guests and patients. Assists teams with de-escalating tense, uncertain and emotional situations. Proactively works to prevent crime and safety incidents. Responds to and 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. Serves as senior leader and may support budget, policy and staffing planning as well as supervising lieutenants and sergeants. Assists other agencies as needed and may serve as a liaison between the IU Health DPS and internal/external key stakeholders. Responds to officers' calls for assistance and assumes on-scene command of critical incidents. Control and assess situations, identify appropriate actions to preserve crime scenes, compile critical information and coordinate activities with other jurisdictions.  Acts in capacity of senior department officer in absence of more senior ranking officer. Performs other duties as assigned by the chain of command.

  • Associate's Degree is required. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
  • Associate's degree and eight (8) years of law enforcement experience.
  • Requires current non-restricted Indiana Driver's License.
  • Requires previous successful completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Tier I or II training, successful completion of the IU Health DPS field training program.
  • Must be able to obtain NCIC/ICAS certification and access.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
  • IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
  • A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
  • At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
  • Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

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