Police Officer

Job Description

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. 

 

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: N/A

Education: High School graduate or equivalent

Licenses/Certifications/Credentials: A valid driver’s license that meets the University’s driving policy, must be able to successfully pass the minimum standards to attend the ILEA academy. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

1. Protects the lives of students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, and also protects property and facilities through enforcement of laws and regulations.
2. Responds to calls for police services. Analyzes and reacts to emergency situations quickly, calmly, and correctly to adapt an effective course of action, giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
3. Proactively patrols assigned areas. Enforces laws and traffic regulations, conducts interviews, apprehends violators, and makes arrests.
4. Conducts and assists in criminal and traffic investigations.
5. Prepares written reports and field notes of investigations and patrol activities. Testifies in court.
6. Exercises judgment in determining when to use force and to what degree.
7. Communicates with the campus community, co-workers, subordinates, or others to provide directions and training, explain departmental policies and procedures, laws, ordinances, codes, etc., resolve complaints and personnel matters, and gather and disseminate information.
8. Ensures operation of equipment by practicing responsible use, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, notifying supervisor of needed repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
9. Maintains compliance with law, codes, university policy, and department’s general orders.
10. Shares information and works with other law enforcement agencies as directed and appropriate.
11. Provides general information and assistance to the public.
12. Follows the guidance and direction of supervisor(s)
13. Performs employee responsibilities as detailed in the Staff Handbook
14. Abide by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.
15. Demonstrates respectful, ethical, responsible behavior.
16. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

17. Other duties as required or assigned

     

This role serves as a Title IX Responsible Employee. Yes

This role serves as a Campus Security Authority. Yes

This role requires a clean or acceptable driving record. Yes

This role is considered Essential (see Extreme Weather Policy for definition). Yes

 

COMPETENCIES/OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate the following:

• Strong moral and ethical character
• Service-oriented approach and positive attitude
• Ability to withstand emotional, physical, and mentally taxing experiences
• Ability to use sound judgment and to problem solve
• Ability to understand the perspectives of many people and have a willingness to help the community
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing work environment
• Ability to exercise discretion
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, organized, and thorough
• Ability to implement tactics and strategic procedure

• Basic computer skills

   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

WORK-PLACE ACTIVITIES*

* Frequencies based on DOT (Dictionary of Occupational Titles) standard frequencies

 

Activity

 

Never

0% of the day

0 per day

0

 

Occasional

1-33% of day

1-66 per day

1 per 15 min.

 

Frequent

34-66% of day

67-200 per day

1 per 5 min.

 

Constant

67-100% of day

200 plus per day

1 per 30 sec.

Standing       

X

Sitting   

X

    Walking       

X

Bending     

X

      Forward     

X

      Sideways     

X

  Climbing   

X

    Grasping     

X

  Pushing (Carts, tables, etc)      

X

  Pulling (Carts, wheelchairs, etc)      

X

  Twisting at waist      

X

  Work above shoulders    

X

    Repetitive arm movement      

X

  Reaching     

X

     Overhead:    

X

       Forward:      

X

     Side:      

X

     Rear:      

X

  Squatting     

X

  Kneeling     

X

  Crawling   

X

    Wrist & Forearm   

X

       Pronation / Supination     

X

  Other:        Other:         May drive between worksites       

X

 

Lifting and Carrying Never Occasional Frequent ConstantUnder 10 lbs       

X

10-25 lbs       

X

25-40 lbs       

X

40-55 lbs       

X

55-70 lbs       

X

70        

X

 

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, comprehensive teaching 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.