LATERAL POLICE OFFICER (Current Certification Required)

City of Bellevue Nebraska•Bellevue, NE

1d•$75,650 - $92,643•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing general Police services, including protection of lives and property, enforcement of laws, investigation of crimes, and providing general assistance to the public. A high degree of independence and initiative are exercised while performing these duties in accordance with Department policies and procedures, City Ordinances, and State Laws.

Requirements

Must be certified as a Nebraska Law Enforcement Officer or other State law Enforcement Officer in order to apply for this position.
Must provide a valid certificate or diploma from a state approved academy in the state they are or were most currently employed.
Verification of a minimum of two (2) years of full-time employment as a certified law enforcement officer with independent arrest powers.
Time completing law enforcement training will not count towards the time of employment.
Probationary periods or field training hours may count towards the two years.
May not have been unemployed or had law enforcement status declared inactive for a period exceeding four (4) years immediately prior to making application.
Twenty-one years of age
Citizen of the United States
Standard high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma (GED)
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and maintain throughout the course of employment.
Ability to read, write, and understand the English language at the eleventh grade level, as demonstrated by the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
Possess good character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
Certification as a Nebraska law enforcement Officer or other State law enforcement officer.

Responsibilities

Patrols assigned areas of the City on foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle to maintain the general order and peace; to deter, prevent, and discover the commission of crime; and to enforce traffic and parking laws and regulations.
Responds to crimes in progress, accidents, natural disasters, fires, citizen complaints and other calls for the benefit of the citizens of the City.
Conducts security checks in designated patrol area of businesses, residences, parks, and other public properties.
Takes appropriate action at emergency, accident, and crime scenes; identifies, gathers, and secures evidence; aids victims or injured persons; identifies and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects; and photographs, sketches, or draws diagrams of the scenes.
Prepares accurate and timely incident and other reports as needed.
Assists and cooperates with Department specialists and other law enforcement personnel and agencies as needed.
Identifies, pursues, and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts; books arrestees/prisoners.
Conducts searches of persons, vehicles, residences, or open spaces.
Serves warrants.
Carries, maintains, and uses firearms or other assigned law enforcement equipment, such as batons, chemical deterrents and tasers.
Renders credible testimony in a court of law.
Renders aid as a first responder to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or illness. Investigates criminal and non-criminal incidents, including collection, preservation and analysis of evidence; and preparation of related investigative and other reports. Works with attorneys and other law enforcement personnel to prepare court cases.
Performs assignment in any Division as directed.
Provides citizens of the City with assistance as needed.
Performs such other duties as are regularly assigned to Bellevue Police Officers.
Attendance at the assigned work location is an essential function.