Indiana University Public Safety pursues IU’s commitment to providing the greatest degree of safety for all members of the IU community, consistent with the university’s mission and environment, applicable legal and professional standards, and available resources. IU Public Safety directly oversees the IU Police Department , University Environmental Health and Safety , and Emergency Management and Continuity with a team of approximately 300 dedicated staff on a 24/7/365 operational basis across all campuses.
Job Summary
- Manages the storage of all evidence collected by the department and maintains the evidentiary chain of custody.
- Maintains all records associated with evidence management.
- Requests and makes available supplies and materials related to the collection of evidence and property management.
- Checks out and releases evidence to appropriate persons and secures upon return.
- Manages the department’s image software systems; Examines, processes, and provides redaction and duplication in accordance with the department’s and university’s procedures and policies.
- Manages and executes the department’s personal property procedure including receiving, processing, contacting rightful owners, and disposing of unclaimed personal property.
- Provides testimony referencing work being performed during court proceedings as needed.
- Provides support and backup as needed for the front desk and other duties as needed.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 2 years of administration support or related experience.
Preferred
- 1 year of prior law enforcement experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
- Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Highly thorough and dependable.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with a diverse population.
Working Conditions / Demands
The role frequently requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and communicate effectively. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the working environment; handle or operate objects, controls, or tools; ascend/descend ladders or stairs; position self to move at lower levels; and discern scents. The role requires the ability to lift and/or move more than 165 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and detect how far away an object is. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$45,781 annually.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection
Job Family: Public Safety
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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