Sergeant at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Special Instructions Summary



The selection process outlined below will take place on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana for the Bloomington and Indianapolis candidates.


The selection process outlined below will take place on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in Gary, Indiana for the Gary candidates.


Candidates selected to proceed will complete all of the following:

• Multi-Component Assessment.


• Interview Panel.


• Division Chief Interview.


• Deputy Superintendent Interview.

Candidates who are selected to advance in the process will receive information for an assessment center overview via Teams on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern (4:00 PM Central).



Department



IU POLICE DEPARTMENT (UA-PD-IUINA)



Department Information



Indiana University 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.



Job Summary

• Acts as command officer in charge of shift operations; provides training, instruction, evaluation, and supervision of all assigned personnel, including work performance for completeness, accuracy, and compliance within established university and departmental standards.


• Responds to calls for assistance from patrol officers and assumes scene command of critical incidents; controls and assesses situations, identifies appropriate actions to preserve crime scenes, compiles critical information and coordinates activities with other jurisdictions.


• Maintains shift reports and compiles information to provide to on-coming shift officers; ensures all documentation related to investigations and shift reports is accurate and complete.


• Acts as departmental resource for internal and external constituents on law enforcement operations and university policies/procedures; communicates policy and procedure changes, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques/approaches related to law enforcement to leadership/operations personnel.


• Reviews and evaluates current law enforcement practices against campus needs and make recommendations regarding changes to improve operational effectiveness.


• Patrols campus and performs duties of patrol officer as needed; investigates complaints and accidents, documents information, maintains records, collects evidence, questions individuals, drafts reports and enters reports in the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS); prepares and serves civil processes; participates in court proceedings, administrative hearings and/or quasi-judicial trials; administer aid as a first responder.


• May be assigned specific detail (such as investigations, special events, training, etc.).

Qualifications



EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE



Required

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field and at least 3 years of law enforcement experience OR


• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) and at least 5 years of law enforcement experience

Preferred

• Supervisory/leadership experience


• University law enforcement experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES



Required

• Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire


• ILEA (Indiana Law Enforcement Academy) certified Upon Date of Hire


• Certifications in university required courses such as CPR, AED, Blood Borne Pathogens, IDACS, etc. Upon Date of Hire


• Current firearms qualification and advanced knowledge of the use and care of firearms and all other associated law enforcement equipment Upon Date of Hire

Preferred

• ILETB Certified Instructor Upon Date of Hire

SKILLS



Required

• Effective leadership skills


• Proficient communication skills


• Ability to build strong customer relationships


• Excellent collaboration and team building skills


• Effective conflict management skills


• Ability to lead/manage others


• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills


• Friendly and service-oriented


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Maintains composure under pressure

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.



Work Location



Bloomington, Indiana


Gary, Indiana


Indianapolis, Indiana



Advertised Salary



$95,000.00 Annually



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance


• Dental insurance


• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution


• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options


• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting


• Additional supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition benefit for IU classes


• 10 paid holidays per year


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Mastery


FLSA: Nonexempt


Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection


Job Family: Public Safety


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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.


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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.



Campus Safety and Security



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 iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.



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