Police Officer - Dept. of Public Safety
Full Time
Omaha, NE 68182
Posted
Job description
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Police Officer - Dept. of Public Safety
Department
Public Safety
Essential Functions
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.
Work Schedule
Varies
Additional Duties
An officer with our department will perform all related duties including, but not limited to, patrolling, on foot, or by bicycle or vehicle, University property to prevent and discover the commission of crimes; enforce State laws and city ordinances; enforce traffic regulations; conduct investigations on criminal offenses and traffic accidents to gather evidence, obtain witnesses and make arrests; provide documentation and testimony to Judicial Board and courts; provide general security for University properties and citizens on campus to ensure a safe environment for all.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet, communicate, and work with general public effectively and to react calmly, quickly, and accurately in emergency situations essential.
Must successfully pass literacy, physical, psychological, and polygraph exams, as well as a Basic Training Academy as provided or approved by Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center.
Must meet minimum age requirement of 21 years upon completion of the Law Enforcement Academy. Must meet the Covid Vaccination requirement for UNMC, Nebraska Medicine and UNO.
Ability to meet, communicate, and work with general public effectively and to react calmly, quickly, and accurately in emergency situations essential.
Must successfully pass literacy, physical, psychological, and polygraph exams, as well as a Basic Training Academy as provided or approved by Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center.
Must meet minimum age requirement of 21 years upon completion of the Law Enforcement Academy. Must meet the Covid Vaccination requirement for UNMC, Nebraska Medicine and UNO.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience in law enforcement. Current Nebraska Certification. Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or equivalent.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly sits, stands, and walks. Must be able to see, hear, speak, and use both hands. Must be able to climb stairs, bend over, kneel and get up easily without assistance. Physical altercations can and do occur during work hours. This position must maintain a level of physical fitness in order to be safe and maintain control of such situations.
Regularly sits, stands, and walks. Must be able to see, hear, speak, and use both hands. Must be able to climb stairs, bend over, kneel and get up easily without assistance. Physical altercations can and do occur during work hours. This position must maintain a level of physical fitness in order to be safe and maintain control of such situations.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
$28.52 - $32.72/hr
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2022-00286
Open Date
05/18/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Initial screening for minimum qualifications will begin immediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy will begin on or after 06/15/2022. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, relation, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is an AA/EEO/ADA institution. For questions, accommodations or assistance, please call/contact the ADA Coordinator at 402.554.2463.
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