Patrol Officer - 16th Lateral Class (in state applicants only)

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance Employee Only

Bi-weekly pay

Job summary

City of Indianapolis is seeking experienced Lateral Police Officers already certified as Tier 1 by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Academy. Successful candidates are currently employed as sworn officers with primary patrol responsibilities and in good standing with their agency.

The role emphasizes high-visibility patrols, incident response, crime prevention, evidence collection, and court testimony. Candidates must meet state residency and credential requirements and comply with department

Qualifications

• Indiana Tier 1 Certification is required.
• Must be employed full-time as a sworn officer with a similar patrol role.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be a resident of Indiana and US citizen; no felony convictions.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area by vehicle and on foot to deter crime and maintain visibility.
• Investigates incidents, collects evidence, and conducts initial crime scene processing.
• Arrests and detains suspects; testifies in court as needed.
• Maintains equipment, attends training, and ensures compliance with department policies.

Skills

Active patrol officer experience

Indiana Tier 1 Certification

Good standing with current agency

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Job description

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;

Additional

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)

• 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