Police Officer

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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 100

Work Schedule Varies

Remote No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term 08
- Other

Pay Information $70,392 - $91,999 per year

Pay Schedule Hourly

FLSA Designation Non-Exempt

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE AUGUST 2026 LEO ACADEMY CLASS. 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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include performing general police work, routine patrols, investigations, traffic regulation, crime prevention, and supporting other personnel as needed, under the supervision of a superior officer.

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

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check Yes

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment Yes

Drug Screen Yes

Supplemental Question

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter