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Patrol Officer

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Upon completion of training and attainment of certifications, demonstrates ability to independently patrol (solo patrol status).

Qualifications

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 rank. Please see the qualifications listed below for each level.

Patrol Officer (Foundational)

EDUCATION

Required

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

    Required

  • Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) certification eligible
  • Attain firearms qualification within 1 year from date of hire
  • Patrol Officer (Intermediate)

    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
  • Current firearms qualification upon date of hire
  • Master Patrol Officer (Mastery)

    EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

    Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) and at least 15 years of law enforcement experience, including maintaining at least 1 specialty (FTO, Instructor, Leadership Academy, Detective) OR
  • Associate's degree and at least 13 years of law enforcement experience OR
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of law enforcement experience
  • Preferred

  • University law enforcement experience
  • LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

    Required

  • 1 specialty (FTO, Instructor, Leadership Academy, Detective)
  • No performance issues
  • Current firearms qualification upon date of hire
  • 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
  • ILEA (Indiana Law Enforcement Academy) 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
  • SKILLS

    Required

  • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
  • Possesses a high degree of initiative
  • Proficient in communication skills
  • Promotes information sharing
  • Articulate and responsive to colleagues
  • Excellent collaboration and team building skills
  • Effective conflict management skills
  • Demonstrates problem solving skills
  • Assumes personal responsibility for actions
  • Demonstrates 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Advertised Salary

    Patrol Officer Entry (Foundational) will have an annualized salary of $70,325

    Patrol Officer (Intermediate) will have an annualized salary of $77,500

    Patrol Officer Master (Mastery) will have an annualized salary of $85,000

    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

    Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

    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.

    If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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