Patrol Officer

IU POLICE DEPARTMENT (UA-PD-IUSBA)

Indiana University (IU) Public Safety pursues IU's commitment to providing the greatest degree of safety for all members of the IU community, consistent with the university's mission and environment, applicable legal and professional standards, and available resources. IU Public Safety directly oversees the IU Police Department, University Environmental Health and Safety, and Emergency Management and Continuity with a team of approximately 300 dedicated staff on a 24/7/365 operational basis across all campuses.

• Completes all university and Indiana state law required training and receive necessary certifications to independently perform the duties and responsibilities of Patrol Officer - Intermediate.
• Assists experienced patrol officers and other public safety staff as needed to gain field experience.
• Demonstrates ability to independently patrol (solo patrol status) upon completion of training and attainment of certifications.

EDUCATION

Required

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

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.
• Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) eligible upon 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.
• Attain university required certifications in CPR, AED, Blood Borne Pathogens, IDACS, etc, within 1 year from date of hire
• Attain firearms qualification within 1 year from date of hire.

Skills

Required

• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills.
• Promotes information sharing.
• Articulate and responsive to colleagues.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Assumes personal responsibility for actions.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Friendly and service-oriented.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Maintains composure under pressure.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Proactively approaches responsibilities.
• Demonstrated 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.

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.

South Bend, Indiana

Patrol Officer Entry (Foundational) - $71,739 annually

Patrol Officer (Intermediate) - $79,060 annually

Patrol Officer (Mastery) - $86,715 annually

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.

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection

Job Family: Public Safety

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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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Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at ***email_hidden*** or by visiting IUPD.

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