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

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Job summary

The City of Indianapolis is seeking experienced Lateral Police Officer candidates who are currently employed as full-time officers with patrol responsibilities and who hold a current State LE Academy Certification. Residency in Indiana and a clean record are required.

The role includes patrol duties, investigations, arrests, testimony, and continuous training. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be US citizens aged 21–39.

Qualifications

• Must have current LE Training Academy Certification in the State of current employment
• Must document at least one year of paid, full-time law enforcement service after certification from another state
• Employed full-time as a sworn officer with primary patrol responsibilities as described

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas by vehicle and foot, maintaining high visibility for crime prevention.
• Investigate hazardous conditions, conduct initial crime investigations, and assist detectives as needed.
• Arrest or detain suspects, testify in court, and document incidents and evidence.
• Maintain uniform, equipment and vehicle, attend in-service and firearms training, and perform duties as directed.

Education

State LE Academy Certification

High School Diploma or HSE

Valid Indiana Driver's License

U.S. Citizenship

Age 21–39

No Felony Convictions

No DV Misdemeanor (18 USC 922(g))

No Dishonorable Military Discharge

Indiana Residency at Appointment

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 assigned to patrol responsibilities. Candidates will have a current and up-to-date Law Enforcement Training Academy Certification issued from the State where the candidate currently utilizes Law Enforcement powers. (Please see Qualifications below for additional description and criteria). Lateral Candidates 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

Applicants must submit the following documentation with their applications or their applications will not be processed.

• Current Certification
• Training Certificates

All documentation must be sent to.

IMPD Human Resouces

200 E Washington Street rm E209

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

• Must have Law Enforcement Training Academy Certification in the State the candidate is currently employed
• Must document at least one year of paid, full time law enforcement service after completing certification from another state.
• 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
• 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 at time of appointment;
• Cannot have been dishonorably discharged from the military;
• Must be a resident of the state of Indiana at time of appointment .

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)

Additional

• 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