Job Description

The University of Indianapolis Police Department is seeking applicants for the Police Officer position.

The Police Officer duties focus on protecting people and property at the University of Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Officers patrol an established jurisdiction where they respond to calls, enforce laws, make arrests, issue citations, and testify in court. Officers are responsible for making traffic stops and ensuring traffic safety in and around the University. The officer’s time is divided between patrolling, writing reports, conducting educational programs, and continued training.

Responsibilities

• Protects the lives of students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, and also protects property and facilities through enforcement of laws and regulations.
• Responds to calls for police services. Analyzes and reacts to emergency situations quickly, calmly, and correctly to adapt effective course of action, giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
• Proactively patrols assigned areas. Enforces laws and traffic regulations, conducts interviews, apprehends violators, and makes arrests.
• Conducts and assists in criminal and traffic investigations.
• Prepares written reports and field notes of investigations and patrol activities. Testifies in court.
• Exercises judgement in determining when to use force and to what degree.
• Ensures operation of equipment by practicing responsible use, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturers instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, notifying supervisor of needed repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Communicates with campus community, co-workers, subordinates, or others to provide directions and training, explain departmental policies and procedures, laws, ordinances, codes, etc., resolves complaints and personnel matters, and gathers and disseminates information.
• Maintains compliance with law, codes, University policy, and department's general orders.
• Shares information and works with other law enforcement agencies as directed and appropriate.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record that meets the University’s driving policy
• Strong moral and ethical character
• Service-oriented approach and positive attitude
• Ability to withstand emotional, physical, and mentally taxing experiences
• Ability to understand the perspectives of many people and a willingness to help the community
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Ability to use sound judgment, problem solve, and exercise discretion
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to pass a background investigation, physical examination, drug screen, and emotional and psychological fitness examination
• Must be able to successfully pass the minimum standards to attend the ILEA academy

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
• Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.