Police Officer

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Job Title Police Officer Job Grade PS24H Division Business and Finance College/Dept Public Safety Department Law Enforcement

Requisition Number  FTE (full-time equivalency) 100 Work Schedule Varies Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? No remote/telecommute opportunity Appointment Term 08
- Other Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy? Pay Information $70-392 - $91,999 per year. Pay Schedule Hourly FLSA Designation Non-Exempt Position Summary

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A University Police Officer will perform general and varied police work in the protection of life and property through overall security measures and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. The police officer will have the responsibility to perform routine police assignments received from a dispatcher or a police supervisor. General duties will consist of routine patrol, case investigation, traffic regulation, and crime prevention efforts.

The police officer must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies, conducting investigations, and determining the appropriate outcome to such case investigations. Employees may receive special assignments which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge usually acquired through experience as a police officer. Will be required to assist other personnel of the police department in conduction investigations, interviews, interrogations, searches, arrests, referrals, along with associated documentation.

Assignments and instruction are received from a superior officer who reviews work methods and results through reports, personal inspection, and discussion.

Job Duties

Required and

Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

High School education or GED

Required Experience

N/A

Required License/Certification

* Must be able to successfully complete the Basic Police Certification course in the State of Nebraska within 6 months of employment.

* Valid Nebraska driver's license required.

Required

Additional Qualifications:

N/A

Preferred Education

College degree

Preferred Experience

N/A

Preferred License/Certification

N/A

Preferred

Additional Qualifications:

N/A

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check No Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check Yes Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment Yes Drug Screen Yes