About the Role

Your future role at a glance

Location: Kokomo, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo

Department/Speciality: Ascension St. Vincent Police Department

Schedule: PRN | 12 hour shifts | Ability to pick up days and nights needed

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

Retirement: 403(b) plan
Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

About the Job

How you'll make an impact in this role

Protect the safety of patients, staff, and visitors by proactively identifying threats and responding to security incidents with a calm, decisive presence.
Lead complex investigations and exercise legal authority, including making arrests when necessary, to ensure the hospital remains a safe, law-abiding environment for care.
Collaborate with external law enforcement agencies and internal clinical teams to coordinate emergency responses and provide expert testimony that supports justice and safety.
Empower the hospital community by facilitating safety training and education, ensuring every staff member feels prepared and supported in emergency situations.
Manage critical mobile resources by operating and maintaining patrol vehicles safely, ensuring a rapid and reliable response across the entire campus.
What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
One or more of the following required: Certification specializing in Peace Officer obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date. Law Enforcement Certificate obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
Certification specializing in Peace Officer obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
Law Enforcement Certificate obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Work Experience

Shall be at least 21 years of age in order to attend the required law enforcement training academy courses.

What additional preferences you'll need

ILEA Academy Training is required.
Highest level of professionalism, ethics, standards, and judgement preferred.

Responsibilities

Protect the safety of patients, staff, and visitors by proactively identifying threats and responding to security incidents with a calm, decisive presence.
Lead complex investigations and exercise legal authority, including making arrests when necessary, to ensure the hospital remains a safe, law-abiding environment for care.
Collaborate with external law enforcement agencies and internal clinical teams to coordinate emergency responses and provide expert testimony that supports justice and safety.
Empower the hospital community by facilitating safety training and education, ensuring every staff member feels prepared and supported in emergency situations.
Manage critical mobile resources by operating and maintaining patrol vehicles safely, ensuring a rapid and reliable response across the entire campus.