Police Officer

Job Description

The University of Notre Dame Police Department (NDPD) is seeking highly motivated
individuals with excellent communication skills who want to work in a positive team
atmosphere. The campus is comparable to a small town with community members from
all over the world. NDPD is a service organization that abides by the following values:
Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence. We strive to provide superior customer
service and are community engagement-oriented. Come join a positive and diverse team
working collaboratively to create a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff, and
visitors.

Currently Certified Law Enforcement Officers are preferred, however applicants meeting the minimum requirements will also be considered.

The Notre Dame Police Department is a full-service police department recognized by the State of Indiana with the authority to enforce Indiana State Laws, make arrests, and conduct criminal investigations.

Details:

• Indiana Law Enforcement Academy is preferred or the equivalent
• Certified Officers will have an expedited hiring process
• Minimum Starting wage $31.50/hour
• Afternoon/night shift differential compensation
• Paid/Banked Holiday incentive compensation
• 4/3 10 hour work shift (1st shift 6am-4pm) (2nd shift 3pm-1am) (3rd shift 8pm-6am)
• Uniforms and equipment furnished
• Exciting paid overtime opportunities (Athletics, Concerts, Protection Details, Supplemental Shift Support and Training to name a few)
• Educational benefits to staff, spouses, and children
• 10% University gross wage contribution to 403b retirement fund
• Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance plans (University contribution to HSA)
• On-campus comprehensive Wellness Center with lower co-pay options
• Current open position will likely be 3rd shift (8pm-6am)

Specialty Divisions:

• Bike Patrol
• K9 Division
• Vapor Wake
• Comfort K9
• Investigations
• Training Division
• Certified ILEA Instructors
• Field Training Officers
• R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Instructors
• Dignitary Protection Details
• Crime Prevention and Community Outreach
• Certified Drone Pilot Operators

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid vehicle Operator License
• Ability to communicate effectively with various constituencies
• Ability to supervise and adapt to rapidly changing situations, making appropriate
  decisions under stressful circumstances
• Must maintain strong customer service focus even in difficult policing situations
• Must meet minimum standards regarding acceptance for training by the Indiana
  Law Enforcement Training Board as specified in Indiana Administrative Code Title
  250 Rule 3

Preferred Qualifications:

• College Degree
• Tier I Certified Police Officer or the equivalent

Additional Information

Starting Rate:

$31.50/hr

Applicants considered for hire will be required to participate in but not limited to
interviews, background investigations, psychological evaluations and drug screening.
Non-certified applicants considered for hire will be required but not limited to the above
including written comprehension testing as well as a physical agility test that mirrors the
State of Indiana’s testing process.
If hired, non-certified persons will be required to attend and successfully pass the
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Tier 1 course.

Check out additional benefit information HERE!

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.