Police Sergeant jobs in Indiana

The University of Indianapolis Police Department is seeking applicants for Police Sergeant. This position is a full-time, non-exempt position. The Police Sergeant performs administrative and technical work under the supervision of the Police Lieutenant by managing police officers, equipment, and work assignments to include special investigations or intelligence situations and field emergencies.  

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.   

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.   

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
 

• Serves as a liaison between UIndy Police Administration and police officers
• Communicates with campus community, co-workers, subordinates, or others to provide directions and training; explain departmental policies and procedures, laws, ordinances, codes, etc.; resolve complaints and personnel matters; and gather and disseminate information
• Produces documentation including, but not limited to, department policy and procedure recommendations, administrative studies, department statistics, and performance evaluations with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar
• Inspects, observes, and monitors all department issued equipment and subordinates’ conduct and appearance to determine compliance with law, codes, university policy, and department’s general orders
• Directs and advises the patrol division in regards to patrol best practices, investigative techniques, appropriate and legal police response, intelligence information, and/or department policy
• Oversees schedule, investigations (criminal and noncriminal), equipment/supply/uniform inventory, vehicle maintenance, officer secondary duties, training, and the application of policy and training procedures
• Analyzes and reacts to emergency situations quickly, calmly, and correctly to adopt effective course of action, giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances
• Performs the duties of a police officer

• High school diploma or GED required; a degree or additional coursework in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of two years of consecutive law enforcement experience
• Valid driver's license and a clean or acceptable driving record as defined by University Policy
• Possession of a current valid Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board Basic Law Enforcement Officer Certificate or out-of-state waiver
• Must not be under disciplinary action or investigation
• Must not have received an unsatisfactory performance evaluation within the preceding 12 months of appointment

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
• Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.