Police Officer

Salary: $53,000

Essential Functions:

• The duties of a police officer focus on protecting people and property.
• Patrol areas assigned.
• Respond to calls, enforce laws, make arrests, issue citations, and occasionally testify in court cases.
• Make traffic stops, respond to domestic disturbances, and provide first aid to someone involved in a traffic accident or injured in a domestic dispute until paramedics arrive.
• Time is divided between patrolling, writing reports, and filling out forms.

Requirements:

• Must meet the physical requirements for acceptance and completion of the Nebraska Law Enforcement training program.
• Must be willing to sign a contract of employment with UNK upon completion of the Training Academy.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Requires a valid driver’s license with a minimum of 6 points, good driving record and no criminal offenses.
• High School education or GED

Preferred Requirements:

• Associate’s degree
• 1 year experience
• Holds a certification from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Program