Job Summary

• Acts as shift commander and supervises sergeants, officers and other civilian personnel; makes work assignments and schedules; provides on-the-job training and assistance to officers; manages, trains, instructs, and evaluates work performance of subordinate personnel for completeness, accuracy and compliance within established university and departmental standards.
• Responds to officers' calls for assistance and assume 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.
• Acts as departmental resource for law enforcement operations and university policies/procedures to internal and external constituents; communicates policy and procedural changes, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of law enforcement work to operations personnel.
• Compiles and assimilates data, make recommendations to senior department administration, prepare statistical reports and analysis relative to the department's goals and objectives; ensures compliance with federal, state, local, institution and department policies.
• Assesses, plans, and evaluates area operational plans and deployments; institutes and maintains standard operating procedures.
• Completes project assignments from senior leaders concerning policy construction, security needs/issues; serves on various university and local/state law enforcement committees.
• As needed, performs duties of patrol officer (takes calls for service, patrols to deter and detect crime, cites and/or arrests law violators, prepares and/or serves civil processes, secures and/or protects prisoners, provides protection services, etc.).
• May be assigned specific detail (such as education, compliance, investigations, etc.).

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• High school diploma (or GED) with 8 years of law enforcement experience that includes 1 year of experience in a leadership role. OR
• Bachelor's degree preferably in criminal justice or related field with 5 years of law enforcement experience that includes 1 year of experience in a leadership role.

Preferred

• University law enforcement experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

Preferred

• ILETB Certified Instructor Training upon date of hire.
• ILEA (Indiana Law Enforcement Academy) certified upon date of hire.
• Current and continued certification in university required courses such as CPR, AED, Blood Borne Pathogens, IDACS, etc. upon date of hire.
• Complete and maintain all required annual law enforcement training and certifications as prescribed by IUPD, Indiana State Law, and the Indiana Law enforcement Training Board (ILETB) upon date of hire.
• Current firearms qualification upon date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Effective leadership skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Maintains composure under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Instills commitment to organizational goals.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrates ability in performing specialized duties wherein specialized training has been provided and completed.

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

Advertised Salary

$115,566 annually

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: Operational

FLSA: Exempt

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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