Police Officer - Non Certified Trainee + Hiring Bonus

City of Alliance Nebraska•Alliance, NE

26m•$26 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Police Officers serve and protect the public through police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities, as well as actively engaging with neighbors to take proactive measures in addressing citizen concerns. This individual will use his or her own judgment to respond to difficult and emergency situations and preserve the peace and enforce the law. Duties include patrol of commercial and residential areas, investigating violations of the law, and assisting at scenes of vehicular accidents and crimes, including questioning witnesses, victims and arresting offenders. As a non-certified Officer, selected candidates will begin working as a Police Officer Trainee, attending the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center to complete all necessary training. Trainees are paid during their time at NLETC to become Certified Police Officers with the Alliance Police Department. If you have been Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer and believe you possess the qualifications to be hired as a Certified Officer in the State of Nebraska, please view the Job Posting for Certified Police Officer, or visit the Nebraska Crime Commission website linked below for more information on certification and reciprocity.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Be at least 21 years of age
Ability to meet the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center qualifications for certification
Birth certificate or accepted substitute prior to Academy admission
Valid Driver License prior to Academy admission
Must be a United States Citizen
able to read and write the English language
furnish high school diploma or high school equivalency
possess a valid State Driver’s License without record of suspension or revocation in any state
ability to meet Department’s physical standards
no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years
be of good moral character
successfully complete the Civil Service Commission examination and screenings

Nice To Haves

supplemented by a two-year college degree in law enforcement or a closely related field

Responsibilities

Perform security patrols, traffic control, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
Work assigned shift using own judgement in deciding courses of action to take in emergency situations.
Work under supervision of a Police Sergeant, prepare a variety of reports and records and preserve evidence.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision and life insurance
leave accrual
holiday pay
comp-time accrual
participation in a 9% matching retirement plan
vacation
sick leave
In-Lieu of benefit of $4200 per year for employees with other medical coverage
health savings account (HSA) with a City contribution of up to $140/month for qualified participants
take-home patrol vehicles