Patrol Officer - 16th Lateral Class (IU Cadet)

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Indianapolis seeks experienced lateral police officers with ILEA Tier 1 certification. The role focuses on proactive patrols, investigations, evidence handling, and court testimony across assigned beats.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, U.S. citizenship, Indiana residency at appointment, and a clean record with a valid Indiana driver’s license. Bi‑weekly rates apply; detailed rate sheet provided.

Qualifications

• ILEA Tier 1 Certification required.
• Full‑time sworn officer with primary patrol duties.
• High School Diploma or HSE required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and Indiana resident.
• Age 21–40 by appointment date (with PERF exception).
• No felony conviction; no domestic violence misdemeanor per 18 USC 922(g).
• Valid Indiana driver's license; Indiana residency at appointment.
• No dishonorable military discharge.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area in vehicle and on foot with high visibility.
• Investigates crimes, preserves evidence, may testify in court.
• Performs searches and seizures, breathalyzer tests, and transports detainees.
• Maintains uniform, equipment, and records; completes reports.
• Attends in‑service and firearms training; provides first aid when needed.

Skills

ILEA Tier 1 Certification

Law enforcement experience

Patrol procedures

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. This posting is specifically for Lateral Applicants with their ILEA Tier 1 certification from Indiana University.

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 from Indiana University
• 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

All rates are bi-weekly

2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:320215fa-0cd0-4fd7-b965-874df08df63e

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