Patrol Officer

Department

IU POLICE DEPARTMENT (UA-PD-IUINA)

Job Summary

• Protects citizens rights, property, and persons; identifies and prevents criminal and delinquent behavior; maintains order and facilitates the safe, expeditious movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Assists citizens, resolves conflict, maintains order, and deters crime; provides information to students, faculty, and staff regarding state, local, and federal law, as well as university policy and procedures.
• Investigates complaints and accidents, documents information, maintains records, collects evidence, questions individuals, drafts and enters reports in the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS); enters information/reports/accidents/citations into all software systems and databases as required.
• Issues citations and/or arrests law violators; prepares and serves civil processes; responds quickly to medical assistance calls, accidents, fires, disturbances, and breaches of law; administers aid as a first responder.
• Provides security for buildings and university property; provides security and law enforcement presence for special events (commencement, athletic events, visiting dignitaries, cultural events, etc.).
• Performs additional public safety/service duties as needed.

Qualifications

This position is posted at a Foundational Career Level but may be filled at another level depending on the candidates qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at another level. Please see the qualifications listed below for each level.

Patrol Officer (Foundational) Requirements:

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) certification eligible upon date of hire
• Attain firearms qualification within 1 year from date of hire
• Attain university required certifications in CPR, AED, Blood Borne Pathogens, IDACS, etc. within 1 year from date of hire
• Complete all required annual law enforcement training and attain required certifications as prescribed by Indiana state law and the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board (ILETB) within 1 year from date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Promotes information sharing
• Articulate and responsive to colleagues
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Friendly and service-oriented
• Proactively approaches responsibilities
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• If not ILEA certified, ability to pass physical fitness standards
• Ability to utilize technology including computers and word processing/email/database software systems

Patrol Officer (Intermediate) Requirements:

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year of law enforcement experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) certified upon date of hire
• Current firearms qualification upon date of hire
• Complete and maintain all required annual law enforcement training and certifications as prescribed by IUPD, Indiana State Law, and the Indiana Law enforcement Training Board (ILETB) upon date of hire
• Current and continued certification in university required courses such as CPR, AED, Blood Borne Pathogens, IDACS, etc. upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Proactively approaches responsibilities
• Meets or exceeds acceptable performance standards
• Ability to utilize technology including computers and word processing/email/database software systems
• Demonstrated ability to perform specialized duties where specialized training has been provided and completed
• Ability to operate motor vehicle with due regard for existing conditions and potentially dangerous situations
• Skilled in the use and care of firearms and all other associated law enforcement equipment

Patrol Officer, Master (Mastery) Requirements:

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 years law enforcement experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) certified upon date of hire
• Current firearms qualification upon date of hire
• Complete and maintain all required annual law enforcement training and certifications as prescribed by IUPD, Indiana State Law, and the Indiana Law enforcement Training Board (ILETB) upon date of hire
• Current and continued certification in university required courses such as CPR, AED, Blood Borne Pathogens, IDACS, etc. upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Effective conflict management skills
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Proactively approaches responsibilities
• Meets or exceeds acceptable performance standards
• Ability to utilize technology including computers and word processing/email/database software systems
• Demonstrated ability to perform specialized duties where specialized training has been provided and completed
• Ability to operate motor vehicle with due regard for existing conditions and potentially dangerous situations
• Skilled in the use and care of firearms and all other associated law enforcement equipment

Additional Qualifications for All Levels

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid drivers license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective conflict management skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Maintains composure under pressure
• Assumes personal responsibility for actions
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills

Working Conditions / Demands

The role frequently requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and communicate effectively. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the working environment; handle or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; ascend/descend ladders or stairs; position self to move at lower levels; and discern scents. The role requires the ability to lift and/or move more than 165 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and detect how far away an object is. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Gary, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

New Albany, Indiana

Advertised Salary

Patrol Officer Entry (Foundational) - $73,881.00 annually

Patrol Officer (Intermediate) - $81,432.00 annually

Patrol Officer (Mastery) - $89,315.00 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection

Job Family: Public Safety

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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