Police Officer (Certified)

Starting Salary Range: $29.81/hr - $34.71 DOE Open Until Filled Hiring Bonus: $3,000 upon appointment The Position 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.

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

About the Position Type This position is full-time and benefit-earning, medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as leave accrual, holiday pay and participation in a matching retirement plan. In this Position, you Will:

• 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 and/or Police Captain, prepare a variety of reports and records and preserve evidence.

Requirements:

• Nebraska Law Enforcement Certified

Additional Requirements Must be a United States Citizen; able to read and write the English language; furnish high school diploma or high school equivalency, desirable to be supplemented by a two-year college degree in law enforcement or a closely related field; possess a valid State Driver’s License without record of suspension or revocation in any state; ability to meet Department’s physical standards; no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years; be of good moral character. Required supporting documentation must accompany the complete application.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit your complete Application Packet: 1) Application including resume and letter of interest; 2) Proof of completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED); 3) Proof of age (certified copy of birth certificate); 4) Proof of citizenship; and 5) Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification If you need assistance to actively participate in the employment process, please email us at hr@mindennebraska.org or call at 308-832-1820. The City of Minden provides equal access to employment, programs and services.