Police Officer: Non-Certified Trainee

Employment Opportunities

The City of Alliance is looking to add to its team! We have the right job for the exceptional candidate interested in providing services to our community and building excellence in our organization.

All positions advertised by the City of Alliance are eligible for Nebraska Veteran's Preference. The City of Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Work Place. The City of Alliance participates in E-Verify.

Return your completed Application to:
City of Alliance Municipal Building PO Box D 324 Laramie Avenue Alliance, NE 69301 Ph:  Fx:  email:

Starting Hourly Wage: $23.56 (effective 10/1/2025 - September 30, 2026)

Starting Hourly Wage Upon Certification: $26.18 - $29.02 DOQ See attachment for complete FOP wage scale with scheduled increases 10/1/25 - 9/30/2028

WRITTEN TEST MUST BE COMPLETED BY:
June 1, 2026. This allows for scheduling of Civil Service Commission Interviews as well as pre-employment steps to be completed during the Month of November following interviews. ACADEMY ADMISSION PACKETS DUE July 2026.

+HIRING BONUS:
Selected candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $6,500 based upon experience and qualifications. Hiring bonus amount must be authorized by the City Manager.
* Hiring bonus is subject to the current Hiring and Retention Pay Policy as approved by City Council.

Next Interview Date:
June 2026. Applications, Pre-screening and testing must be completed prior to being interviewed. Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications will be processed for the next interview cycle. Contact Human Resources for more information. Testing dates dependent on staff availability, so please apply early to reserve your spot!

Police Officers serve and protect the public through police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities, as well as actively engaging with neighbors to take proactive measures in addressing citizen concerns. This individual will use his or her own judgment to respond to difficult and emergency situations and preserve the peace and enforce the law. Duties include patrol of commercial and residential areas, investigating violations of the law, and assisting at scenes of vehicular accidents and crimes, including questioning witnesses, victims and arresting offenders.

As a non-certified Officer, selected candidates will begin working as a Police Officer Trainee, attending the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center to complete all necessary training. Trainees are paid during their time at NLETC to become Certified Police Officers with the Alliance Police Department.

If you have been Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer and believe you possess the qualifications to be hired as a Certified Officer in the State of Nebraska, please view the Job Posting for Certified Police Officer, or visit the Nebraska Crime Commission website linked below for more information on certification and reciprocity.

This Full-Time position involves rotating shifts to provide 24-hour coverage serving the public and is located at the Alliance Police Department.

This position is full-time and benefit-earning, medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as leave accrual, holiday pay, comp-time accrual, and participation in a 9% matching retirement plan.

• Perform security patrols, traffic control, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
• Work assigned shift using own judgement in deciding courses of action to take in emergency situations.
• Work under supervision of a Police Sergeant, prepare a variety of reports and records and preserve evidence.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to meet the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center qualifications for certification
• Birth certificate or accepted substitute prior to Academy admission
• Valid Driver License prior to Academy admission

Must be a United States Citizen; able to…