Patrol Officer - 15th Lateral Class (in state applicants only)

Overview

Lateral Police Officer candidates are experienced full-time police officers currently employed by other municipal, county, or state agencies, as a law enforcement officer, with Indiana Law Enforcement Training Academy Certification Tier 1. Lateral Applicants are required to be in good standing with their current agency.

Position Responsibilities

Patrols assigned area in vehicle and on foot; maintains high patrol visibility to assist in crime prevention; actively performs routine beat patrol, concentrating on high incident areas, to detect possible criminal activities or needs for service; regularly checks businesses and residential areas; monitors radio broadcasts by Communications and other officers to ensure awareness of activities in area and to provide assistance, if needed; identifies, reports, and responds to suspicious activities or other needs for service. Investigates conditions hazardous to life or property; conducts initial investigations of crime and crime scenes; may assist detectives in criminal investigation work. Conducts search and seizure activities as appropriate. Collects and preserves crime scene and evidence. Arrests and/or detains suspected violators of the law. Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved. Testifies and presents evidence in judicial settings. (Misdemeanor, Felony, and Violations.) Records facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities. Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries. Transports individuals in custody. Performs duties relating to accident investigation and assistance; responds to accident scene through radio runs, notification, or observation; assesses scene to determine situation needs (assistance from others, ambulance, accident investigator, fire rescue, etc.); assists in extraction of victims and provision of first aid; secures scene to prevent further incidents; conducts investigation, gathering evidence, taking statements, and preparing diagrams; conducts or requests breathalyzer tests. Maintains uniform and equipment in accordance with General Orders/Department Directives; maintains supply of forms and reports needed to perform duties; ensures vehicle is kept in good working order; maintains weapons in accordance with Departmental policy. Attends training sessions (in-service, defensive driving, firearms) to obtain information on new procedures and maintain compliance with Departmental standards. Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Must have Indiana Law Enforcement Training Academy –Tier 1 Certification
• Employed full-time as a Sworn Law Enforcement Officer with a County, State, or Municipal Law Enforcement Agency with their primary role as a Patrol Officer assigned to similar job responsibilities as listed above.
• High School Diploma or HSE required;
• Must be a resident citizen of the United States;
• Must be 21 years old and not have reached their 40th birthday by date of appointment; unless currently a Member of Indiana PERF 1977 (Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension and Disability Fund)
• Cannot have a felony conviction;
• Cannot have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence under [18 USC
• 922 (g)]; HB10062
• Must possess a valid Indiana driver's license;
• Must be a resident of the state of Indiana at time of appointment.
• Cannot have been dishonorably discharged from the military;
  
  

All rates are bi-weekly

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Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):

Basic: No Cost

Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

Additional

<25-29 $0.058

30-34 $0.083

35-39 $0.099

40-44 $0.132

45-49 $0.223

50-54 $0.363

55-59 $0.600

60-64 $0.795

65-69 $1.329

70 $2.054

01

Please provide your social security number: ###-##-####

02

Are you a resident citizen of the United States?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

04

I possess a valid driver's license from my State of residence.

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Have you ever been arrested or charged with a felony that has not been expunged by a court, even if charges were later dropped or dismissed.

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Have you ever been arrested or charged with a misdemeanor conviction of domestic violence under [18 U.S.C. Sec. 922 (g)] that has not been expunged by a court, even if charges were later dropped or dismissed?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Have you ever been found to be Brady Disqualified and unable to testify in Court procedures?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

I am a current member of a law enforcement agency and I have served as a full-time law enforcement officer for at least one (1) year of consecutive creditable service from a local, state, or federal agency, and will be eligible for rehire at my current agency should I resign.

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Are you ILEA Tier 1 certified?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

If you are Certified what is the date and class number?

11

I am currently a member of the PERF 77 Plan.

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

Please indicate the highest level of education that you possess:

• Do not currently possess a High School Diploma or GED
• HS or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Other Advanced Degree
  
  

13

I understand that I must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.

• Yes
• No
  
  

14

I currently serve or have served in a branch of the Military service and received an honorable discharge, including the Coast Guard. [IC 36-8-4-10]

• Yes
• No
  
  

15

I have been dishonorably discharged from the military.

• Yes
• No
  
  

16

I understand I must participate in and pass the following applicant screening phases: Polygraph Examination, Medical Examination, Background Investigation, Psychological Evaluation and Drug Screening

• Yes
• No
  
  

17

I understand that failure to arrive as scheduled for any event will cause my elimination from the entire process.

• Yes
• No
  
  

18

Tattoo Policy: I understand the department does not accept any applicants with body art and/or tattoos on the head, face, neck, ears, scalp, hands or fingers. Any tattoo or brand anywhere on the body that is obscene, advocates sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination, or is detrimental to departmental order, discipline, or is of a nature that tends to bring discredit or harm upon the department is prohibited. Applicants and officers may not have intentional body mutilation; piercing, branding or intentional scarring that is excessive or eccentric. For example, slits or forked tongues, enlarged or stretched ears or foreign objects under the skin are prohibited. No tattoos may be visible when wearing an open-collar uniform shirt, or below the cuffs of the sleeves. Current body art will be documented during and throughout the application process.

• Yes
  
  

19

I understand that if I am removed from the employment process by the Civilian Police Merit Board, I may not re-apply for a two (2) year period from the date of rejection.

• Yes
• No
  
  

20

I agree that I will not contact the Director of Public Safety, Chief of Police, Sheriff, Merit Board member, or anyone in the decision making process in an attempt to sway the decision in favor or to obtain information not available to all applicants. This agreement precludes me from discussing the applicant process with anyone aforementioned parties. I understand that failure to comply with these instructions and agree will result in my expulsion from the applicant screening process.

• I agree.
• I disagree.
  
  

21

I certify the information contained on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge. I realize my misrepresentation of the facts or my failure to update any information contained on this form may be cause for rejection of my application for employment

• Yes
• No
  
  

22

How did you learn about this position?

• Required Question