Job Description
The role of the Hospital Police Officer is to provide safety and security
of all persons, assets, and property of Daviess Community Hospital.
- Actively engages in reporting and investigating calls of service to all
persons by preventing and detecting all criminal activity.
- Ensures proper performance and compliance with the departments' regulations,
assists officers, and serves as a role model.
- Responsible for enforcing all federal, state, county and municipal laws,
including policies and procedures of the Hospital.
- Responds quickly to calls of service, emergency codes, emergent and nonemergent
situations, assistance to control disorderly conduct or combative patients,
and all other situations deemed necessary.
- Assists hospital staff with escorting, lifting, or standing post with patients.
- Investigates incidents.
- Writes accurate, clear, and legible incident reports.
Qualifications
- High school degree or equivalent
- Knowledge of city, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances
- Working knowledge of computers and various software programs (Word, Excel,
CAD programs, fillable forms, etc.)
- Current non-restricted Indiana Driver's License
- Ability to obtain an Indiana License to carry a firearm
- Ability to successfully complete all requirements for a Hospital Police
Officer as set by I.C. 16-18-4-4.
- Ability to meet all mandates as prescribed by the Daviess Community Hospital
Governing Board as outline in I.C. Code 16-18-4.
- Ability to complete all annual trainings and/or in-services provided by
Daviess Community Hospital Police Department. (Firearms, Defensive Tactics,
EVO, etc.)
- Successful completion of Firearms Proficiency testing on an annual basis
- Successfully complete, within one (1) year, the minimum basic training
and educational requirements as approved by the governing board of the
hospital and the law enforcement training board.
- Successfully complete New-Hire hospital orientation and on-the-job training
as prepared by the Daviess Community Hospital Police Department and/or
Chief of Police for the department.
- Successful completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Tier II Police Training
- Must undergo a psychological evaluation