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Lateral Police Officer
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Requisiton Details
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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.
Job Title
Lateral Police Officer
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
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
No remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
08- Other
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
Pay Information
Up to $98,251 per year.
Pay Schedule
Hourly
FLSA Designation
Non-Exempt
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.
Job Duties
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
High School education or GED
Required Experience
Previous police officer experience.
Required License/Certification
N/A
Preferred Education
N/A
Preferred Experience
N/A
Preferred License/Certification
N/A
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
N/A
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
Yes
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
Yes
Drug Screen
Yes
Supplemental Question
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents Optional Documents
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Requisiton Details
To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting, you must go to the Posting Summary Page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options.
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.
Job Title
Lateral Police Officer
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
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
No remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
08- Other
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
Pay Information
Up to $98,251 per year.
Pay Schedule
Hourly
FLSA Designation
Non-Exempt
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.
Job Duties
Required and Preferred Qualifications
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.
N/A
Preferred Education
N/A
Preferred Experience
N/A
Preferred License/Certification
N/A
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
N/A
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
Yes
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
Yes
Drug Screen
Yes
Supplemental Question
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you currently a certified police officer?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter