Public Safety Officer - IMPD
Public Safety Officer - IMPD
City of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
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Position Summary
This position responds to, investigates, and assesses situational needs at vehicle crash scenes and operates a public safety officer vehicle in assigned district or area. The Public Safety Officer assists in traffic and crowd control, including large scale events; provides general assistance to the public; performs a variety of police-community relations; reports suspicious activities to communications; identifies, gathers, and processes evidence at crime scenes according to IMPD procedures, and operates prisoner transportation vehicles, searches, takes control of prisoners and their property for transportation to prisoner intake and property room all according to Indiana State Law, and IMPD policy and procedures.
The City of Indianapolis prioritizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. This position values diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city whom they serve.
Position Responsibilities
Qualifications
High School education or equivalent. One to two years of prior related experience preferred(i.e., law enforcement, traffic enforcement, security, public safety, corrections, criminal justice). Must be at least 21 years of age prior to employment in order to qualify for Special Police Powers. Must be able to pass pre-employment screening (background investigation, polygraph examination, drug screen). Must successfully complete Public Safety Officer training. Knowledge of law enforcement information systems; city geography; police report writing; police report writing systems; police radio procedures; traffic enforcement laws and codes; IMPD regulations, policies and procedures; related criminal and civil law; basic computer operation; evidence identification, collection and processing. Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state of Indiana and be able to operate a public safety vehicle. Must be able to stand for extended periods while directing traffic, walk, kneel, twist, squat, stoop, and bend to conduct accident investigations and collect/process evidence at crime scenes. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to obtain and maintain IDACS/NCIC certification and Special Police Powers. Must be able to learn investigative and interview techniques. Must be able to handle hostile personal contacts. Must be able to operate and maintain issued equipment. Must be able to operate photographic equipment.
Independent Judgment
Actions are controlled by established federal, state and local laws, IMPD rules regulations and policies, and civilian rules and regulations. High degree of confidentiality required. May have to interact and respond to hostile and/or irate individuals. Work is generally performed independently; supervisory assistance is available when needed. High degree of judgment is required. Errors could have a significant impact on IMPD and the citizens of and visitors to the City of Indianapolis.
This position responds to, investigates, and assesses situational needs at vehicle crash scenes and operates a public safety officer vehicle in assigned district or area. The Public Safety Officer assists in traffic and crowd control, including large scale events; provides general assistance to the public; performs a variety of police-community relations; reports suspicious activities to communications; identifies, gathers, and processes evidence at crime scenes according to IMPD procedures, and operates prisoner transportation vehicles, searches, takes control of prisoners and their property for transportation to prisoner intake and property room all according to Indiana State Law, and IMPD policy and procedures.
The City of Indianapolis prioritizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. This position values diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city whom they serve.
Position Responsibilities
- Responds to, investigates and assesses situational needs at vehicle crashes.
- Completes reports based on the investigation conducted regarding vehicle crashes.
- Performs traffic control (vehicular and pedestrian).
- Performs duties related to traffic law enforcement.
- Issues city ordinance violations.
- Tows vehicles in accordance with applicable law.
- Performs a variety of police-community relations functions.
- Reports suspicious activities to Communications.
- Identifies, gathers, and processes evidence at crime scenes according to departmental procedures.
- Enters reports in departmental computer system.
- Operates prisoner transportation vehicles according to Indiana State Law and IMPD policy and procedure.
- Searches and takes control of prisoners for transportation to prisoner intake.
- Takes control of prisoner’s personal property for transportation to prisoner intake, or property room.
- Maintains uniform, equipment, and supplies.
Qualifications
High School education or equivalent. One to two years of prior related experience preferred(i.e., law enforcement, traffic enforcement, security, public safety, corrections, criminal justice). Must be at least 21 years of age prior to employment in order to qualify for Special Police Powers. Must be able to pass pre-employment screening (background investigation, polygraph examination, drug screen). Must successfully complete Public Safety Officer training. Knowledge of law enforcement information systems; city geography; police report writing; police report writing systems; police radio procedures; traffic enforcement laws and codes; IMPD regulations, policies and procedures; related criminal and civil law; basic computer operation; evidence identification, collection and processing. Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state of Indiana and be able to operate a public safety vehicle. Must be able to stand for extended periods while directing traffic, walk, kneel, twist, squat, stoop, and bend to conduct accident investigations and collect/process evidence at crime scenes. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to obtain and maintain IDACS/NCIC certification and Special Police Powers. Must be able to learn investigative and interview techniques. Must be able to handle hostile personal contacts. Must be able to operate and maintain issued equipment. Must be able to operate photographic equipment.
Independent Judgment
Actions are controlled by established federal, state and local laws, IMPD rules regulations and policies, and civilian rules and regulations. High degree of confidentiality required. May have to interact and respond to hostile and/or irate individuals. Work is generally performed independently; supervisory assistance is available when needed. High degree of judgment is required. Errors could have a significant impact on IMPD and the citizens of and visitors to the City of Indianapolis.
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