Police Officer

Join our FAMILY!The City of Beatrice is accepting applications for thepositionof Police Officer. Salary wage range is $26.52-$40.35, plus benefits. APersonal History Statementmust be submitted by all interested candidates. Instructions are provided as a guide to assist you in properly completing your Personal History Statement. It is essential that the information be accurate in all respects. It will be used as the basis for a background investigation that will determine your eligibility for employment.

TESTING INFORMATION

WRITTEN and PHYSICAL ASSESSMENTS, as well as ORAL INTERVIEWS WITH THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, will be scheduled at a later date.

SUMMARY

Provide law enforcement and public safety services within the community, including enforcement of criminal statutes and ordinances, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, patrol activity, accident investigation, resolution of domestic and other disturbances, prosecution support, and non-criminal public safety services. Work may be performed in a car, on a bike, on foot, or at headquarters. Employees often work without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in performing duties within predetermined policies, procedures, and laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mustreach the age of 21 years prior to completion of the Basic and Reciprocity Certification Trainingand be a U.S. citizen.
• No felony convictions or serious misdemeanors.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record.
• Must meet all of the entrance requirements for the Nebraska law enforcement training center.
• Possession and maintenance of a Nebraska State certification as a law enforcement officer as prescribed by Nebraska State Statues through graduation from the Nebraska law enforcement training center, within one (1) year of employment.
• College-level coursework in Criminal Justice, Law, Public or Business Administration, Social Studies, or related field is preferred. Bachelors Degree preferred.

A full job description can be found below.

SendPersonal History Statementto: City of Beatrice, % Erin Saathoff, City Clerk, 400 Ella Street, Beatrice, NE 68310 oresaathoff@beatrice.ne.gov.The opening is Veterans Preference Eligible. An Equal Opportunity Employer.