"Lateral Police Officer"

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Lateral Police Officer
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Position Summary

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.

Required Education

High School education or GED

Required Experience

Previous police officer experience.

Required License/Certification

• Must be a current certified police officer.
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license required.

Pay Information

Up to $91,999 per year.

Pay Schedule: Hourly
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Requisition Details

Job Grade: PS24H
Division: Business and Finance
College/Dept: Public Safety
Department: Law Enforcement
Requisition Number: 2026-00175
FTE (full-time equivalency): 100
Work Schedule: Varies
Appointment Term: 08- Other
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? No remote/telecommute opportunity