Job ID: 320636
DepartmentIU 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.
This position is posted at a Foundational Career Level but may be filled at another level depending on the candidate's 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 driver's 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
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 LocationGary, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
New Albany, Indiana
Advertised SalaryPatrol Officer Entry (Foundational) - $73,881.00 annually
Patrol Officer (Intermediate) - $81,432.00 annually
Patrol Officer (Mastery) - $89,315.00 annually
Benefits OverviewFor 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 ClassificationCareer Level: Foundational
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection
Job Family: Public Safety
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