Police Officer

City of Grand Island • Grand Island, NE

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform law enforcement, investigations and crime prevention work; control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; perform investigative work and other special assignments and perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department. All applicants for the police officer classification must be not less than twenty years of age, and reaching the age of twenty-one years by the completion of the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center within one year from date of hire as required by Nebraska Revised Statute §81-1410. An applicant for a position of any kind under civil service shall be able to read and write the English language as provided in Nebraska Revised Statute §19-1831, as revised.

Requirements

• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of basic function of a public safety operation.
• Knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the seizure preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.
• Knowledge of police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques.
• Knowledge of offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory.
• Knowledge of self defense tactics and proper use of force.
• Knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques.
• Knowledge of the operation of standard equipment and facilities required in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of specialized methods used in the investigation of crime.
• Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies and judge situations and people accurately.
• Ability to understand and interpret laws and regulations.
• Ability to use standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine and take emergency action.
• Ability to use, care, and qualification with firearms.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must be not less than twenty years of age, and reaching the age of twenty-one years by the completion of the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center within one year from date of hire.
• Must be a legal citizen of the United States.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Completion of twelfth grade or acquisition of a General Equivalency Diploma.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, required certification from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center.
• Candidates must submit copies of: birth certificate, high school diploma or GED, DD214 (member 4 or form with separation code and re-enlistment code), if applicable.
• Applicants must submit a copy of their high school diploma or high school transcript or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a patrol assignment is necessary for an assignment to investigations.
• Non certified applicants must meet the entrance physical requirements for the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center (NLETC).
• Certified applicants must meet the Department’s fit for duty standard after receiving a conditional offer.
• Certified officers will start at a pay step equal of their years of law enforcement experience at their last law enforcement employer.
• Applicants with out of state law enforcement certification or whose Nebraska certification is no longer active will be placed into the pay step closest to but not below their last rate of pay at their most recent sworn law enforcement position upon receipt of active Nebraska law enforcement certification if obtained within 6 months from the date of hire.
• Additional compensation for specialized training may be considered at the time of hiring.
• Certified candidates will receive additional preference points to their overall weighted score.

Responsibilities

• Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.
• Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; check buildings for physical security.
• Answer calls and complaints involving a variety of Police Service requests.
• Respond to general public service calls including domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, and related incidents.
• Collect, process, photograph and present evidence using scientific techniques including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence.
• Serve as Field Training Officer as assigned; train new officers on departmental policies, procedures and activities.
• Enforce traffic laws and ordinances; issue warnings and citations; direct traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
• May conduct a variety of investigations which may involve private property and non-injury, serious injury and fatality traffic accidents; conduct traffic accident analyses and general traffic surveys.
• Participate in other investigations involving crimes against persons and property, auto theft, white collar crime, and narcotics; gather evidence and prepare cases for prosecution.
• Identify suspects; conduct interviews and interrogations; apprehend and arrest offenders.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public; take an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention.
• May assist in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties as required.
• Prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
• Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
• Serve warrants within the department and with outside agencies; remain current on laws and procedures required for processing warrants.
• Participate in and assist in conducting special programs; assist with special assignments.
• May participate in using the Intoxilyzer to measure blood alcohol levels.
• Contact and interview victims and witnesses; preserve and investigate crime scenes.
• Conduct covert, undercover investigations as assigned.
• Participate in surveillance of suspects; prepare intelligence information for use by the Police Department and other law enforcement agencies.
• Assist in inventory and evaluation of investigations, equipment and materials.
• Investigate juvenile related crimes including child abuse and juvenile narcotics; coordinate youth services with outside agencies and organizations including local school districts; conduct community presentations and instruct assigned classes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Entry level salary with potential for step incentives based on education, experience, and certifications.
• $5,000 certification credit for Nebraska certified or out-of-state certified applicants who complete Nebraska's Reciprocity Certification process.
• 50 hours of comp time upon hire for Nebraska certified or out-of-state certified applicants who complete Nebraska's Reciprocity Certification process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED