What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Police Officer position at City of Hastings, NE?
Wage: $61,360 - $88,316 annually
Benefits Offered
Testing Required With Appointment
Available Until: 5:00 pm CST, Saturday, April 4, 2025
DEPARTMENT
Police Department
SUMMARY
Police Officers patrol assigned area to enforce laws and ordinances, respond to calls, enforce laws, make arrests, issue citations, regulate traffic, control crowds, prevent crimes, and occasionally testify in court cases. Officers may also be assigned to conduct investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases, and be required to perform a variety of administrative and technical duties in support of the department.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent. No experience is required. However, patrol experience is required for an assignment to detective.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21 years old at the time of graduation from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center.
- Maintain a valid Nebraska Driver's License.
- Maintain annual firearms qualification.
- Maintain certification from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center. Successful candidate must obtain required certification within one (1) year from date of appointment.
See job description for complete details or .
Hastings Police Department Employment page.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Will be required to reside within sixty (60) minutes of the Hastings Police Station.
HOURS
Non-Exempt (hourly) position. 80 hours every two weeks. Shift work and subject to on-call duty after hours during potential and actual emergency or disaster situations.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested individuals may apply online
Human Resources
1228 N Denver Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
402-462-3535
Deadline to apply: 5:00 pm CST, Saturday, April 4, 2025
EOE/M/F/D/Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace/E-verify Participant
This position is subject to veteran's preference per Neb. statute 48-225 thru 48-227.
Salary : $61,360 - $88,316
