Police Officer University of Nebraska at Omaha - 4.0 Omaha, NE Job Details Full-time $70,392 - $91,999 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Criminal defense law Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver's License 1 year Law enforcement Full Job Description

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 Police Officer Job Grade PS22H Division Business and Finance College/Dept Public Safety Department Law Enforcement Requisition Number 2023-00349 FTE (full-time equivalency) 100 Work Schedule Day, evening, night and weekend hours. Schedule and days off can vary Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? No remote/telecommute opportunity Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy? Yes Pay Information $70,392-$91,999/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 Responsibility Area:

Patrol University Property Duties:

Patrols University property (including buildings, parking lots, and open areas) and surrounding areas as assigned by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot to deter, locate, and apprehend persons committing crimes or unlawful activities. (E) Percentage Of Time 30

Essential Function:

Yes Responsibility Area:

Responds and Investigates Duties:

Responds to and investigates any call for service, belated or "in progress" including, but not limited to alarms, burglaries, larcenies, assaults, and alcohol/drug related crimes. (E) Responds to medical calls, renders first aid, and arranges for emergency medical treatment. (E) Percentage Of Time 20

Essential Function:

Yes Responsibility Area:

Investigations Duties:

Conducts accident investigations. Conducts criminal civil investigations to gather, document, and preserve evidence; writes criminal and civil incident reports. Counsels, detains, cites, and/or arrests members of the public responsible for criminal activity and makes appropriate dispositions; transports to detoxification, mental health, or medical facilities, or books into jail or youth detention facilities. (E) Prepares complete, concise and accurate case file documentation of investigations including referrals, citations, reports, and court documents. Provides documentation to appropriate state, federal and local agencies as required by law. (E) Percentage Of Time 20

Essential Function:

Yes Responsibility Area:

Assist Employees, Students and General Public Duties:

Answers questions from students, employees and the general public regarding laws, ordinances, incidents or services. (E) Percentage Of Time 15

Essential Function:

Yes Responsibility Area:

Other Duties Duties:

Provides traffic and crowd control; responds to life threatening situations; provides non-police related support services as needed, such as locking and unlocking buildings and facilities, call-outs of maintenance, grounds, custodial, academic and administrative personnel for incidents occurring during evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events. (E) Implements district emergency preparedness plan including emergency evacuation plans, secures perimeters, coordinates fire, medical, communication, utilities, and other emergency services. (E) Attends mandatory department training to maintain required police standards to include (but not limited to) firearms range, defensive tactics, motor vehicle pursuit, and criminal law. (E) Transports/delivers items to various locations as assigned. (E) Responds to subpoenas; and testifies in Municipal, Superior, and Federal court as required; operates law enforcement computer systems. (E) Special assignments such as, but not limited to, emergency disaster planning, cadet program, evidence and property, crime prevention, gangs, detective, parking maintenance, or specific granted funded assignments. (E) Percentage Of Time 15

Essential Function:

Yes Required and Preferred Qualifications Required Education High school diploma or equivalent Required Experience N/A Required License/Certification Must be able to successfully complete the Basic Police Certification course in the State of Nebraska within 6 months of employment. Valid Nebraska driver's license required.

Required Additional Qualifications:

Ability of cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others while analyzing the situations quickly and objectively, often without oversight or supervision, to determine the proper course of action to be taken. Preferred Education College degree

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