Lateral Police Officer

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - auniversity with strong academic values, diverse programs and learning opportunities, and significant relationships with our community that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Job Grade: PS24H | Division:
Business and Finance | College/Dept:
Public Safety | Department:
Law Enforcement |

Requisition Number:  | FTE: 100% |

Work Schedule:

Varies | Remote/Telecommuting:
No | Appointment Term: 08
- Other | Pay:
Up to $91,999 per year (Hourly) | FLSA Designation:
Non-Exempt | Is essential personnel under inclement weather policy:

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 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.

• High School education or GED
• Previous police officer experience
• Must be a current certified police officer
• Valid Nebraska driver's license required

• Credit Check:
  No
• Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check:
  Yes
• Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment:
  Yes
• Drug Screen:
  Yes