Part Time Police Officer (Lateral Only)

City of Fremont, NE • Fremont, NE

201d • $28

About The Position

The Fremont Police Department is currently hiring certified officers for part-time/reserve opportunities. Eligible candidates must possess a current Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification and work at least two patrol shifts per month. The schedule will vary based on the department's needs and the officer's availability. This position is responsible for a wide variety of professional law enforcement work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances for the City of Fremont. Work involves responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances on an assigned shift. Officers must be able to act without direct supervision and are expected to exercise independent judgment within the parameters of departmental policies, procedures, and regulations while meeting both routine and complex emergency situations.

Requirements

• Current Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent GED; supplemented by coursework in criminal justice or related field.
• Possess and maintain a valid Nebraska Driver's License when operating a vehicle.
• Certification in basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Excellent judgment and a high level of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Patrols a designated area of the City in a patrol car; prevents and discovers commission of crime, apprehends criminals and offenders; enforces vehicle and traffic laws.
• Answers calls and radio complaints involving automobile accidents, misdemeanors, and felonies; conducts accident investigations and criminal investigations at the scenes of crimes.
• Establishes traffic control and police protection at incidents which may attract crowds; performs police duties at parades and processions.
• Checks doors and windows and examines premises of unoccupied buildings or residences to detect any suspicious conditions.
• Conducts follow-up investigations of misdemeanors and some felonies; collects evidence and interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects.
• Administers roadside sobriety tests, arrests intoxicated drivers, and completes chemical analysis requests in Driving Under the Influence cases.
• Determines probable cause to arrest or search; prepares affidavits and serves authorized warrants.
• Serves as a property and evidence officer; receives, stores, and disposes of property and evidence and maintains the chain of evidence.
• Serves as a firearms instructor; sets up range, checks officers' weapons, and instructs them in firing techniques.
• Serves as a community services/crime prevention officer; develops and presents public programs on crime prevention.
• Conducts crime scene investigations which may include preliminary investigations, gather and maintain chain of custody of evidence.
• Confronts and pursues suspects who may be violent, combative, or uncooperative.
• Performs duties related to animal control complaints and associated animal issues.

Benefits

• Wages starting at $28.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees