Part-Time Student IUPD Cadet

IU POLICE DEPARTMENT (UA-PD-IUBLA)

Indiana University (IU) 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.

• Performs non-law enforcement duties for Indiana University Police Department (IUPD) including radio dispatch duties, security assignments for buildings and events, and special assignments that necessitate the presence of IUPD but not the presence of a sworn Police Officer.
• Liaises with other workers and are briefed on the situation and issues of the day.
• Keeps the department and the other workers advised on situational developments as appropriate.
• Works closely with faculty, staff, students, and visitors from diverse backgrounds.
• Observes and reports suspicious activity, can approach individuals, and enforces university policy without compromising personal safety, and must call for a sworn officer to detain or arrest.

• Currently enrolled as a full‑time student at Indiana University and in good academic standing.
• Ability to maintain full‑time student status and have above a 2.5 G.P.A. while in the program.

• Possess a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

• 21 years old the year you would graduate from the Police Academy.

• Ability to pass a battery of physical and psychological tests.
• Ability to pass an intensive background investigation.

July 27th - 31st, 2026 are mandatory attendance for Cadet Orientation week. Those that are selected for the cadet program (new and returning cadets) are required to attend in Bloomington, Indiana.

Cadets do not have police authority. Those who successfully perform their duties and maintain academic and program standards, may be considered for entry into the IU Police Academy.

Must be or become a U.S. citizen prior to graduating from the Police Academy.

• Bloomington, Indiana
• Columbus, Indiana
• Gary, Indiana
• Indianapolis, Indiana
• Kokomo, Indiana
• New Albany, Indiana
• Richmond, Indiana
• South Bend, Indiana

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  
  Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level:

Part Time Employee

FLSA:
Nonexempt

Job Function:
Part Time Employee

Job Family:
Part Time Student Employee

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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.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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 or by visiting IUPD.

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