Police Trainee & Lateral Certified Police Officer

Salary : $32.84 Hourly

Location : Lincoln, NE

Job Type : Full time / probationary or status

Job Number : 202500002

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Job Posting Information

Are you ready to find your why ? Ready to commit to doing what's right? Ready to take on the most rewarding challenge of your life in a city consistently ranked as one of the best places in the country to live, work, play, and raise a family?

The Lincoln Police Department is always accepting applications for both entry-level and certified police officers. We know that diversity makes us better, so we're committed to building a department that reflects the community we serve and we encourage people from all walks of life to apply. We can and will teach you skills, so our biggest considerations in the hiring process are character and talent. We've found the things that make a great Lincoln Police Officer are : integrity, being a team player, drive, humility, effective intelligence, emotional strength, adaptability, resiliency and curiosity.

As a Lincoln Police Officer, you will be exposed to a wide variety of experiences and have countless opportunities for professional growth. Unlike most departments our size, we subscribe to a generalist policing philosophy. This means we give our officers the training and responsibility to fully investigate the cases they're dispatched to rather than handing most of them off to an investigative unit. Policing that way adds an extra challenge to the job, but it also builds well-rounded officers and allows you to hone your skills on patrol so you're ready to hit the ground running when opportunities for advancement come along.

Lincoln Police Officers work in cooperation with the community to prevent crime and proactively address problems before bad things happen. They enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, excellent pay and a defined benefit pension in return. Currently certified officers may be eligible for additional incentives.

If you're ready to turn your passion and commitment into action, it's time to answer the call, accept the challenge, and find your why at the Lincoln Police Department.

Police Trainee starting pay $32.835

Certified law enforcement officers may be given a higher starting wage at the discretion of the Chief of Police based on experience.

Certified Police Officer starting pay $33.82-47.80

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Candidates must be a high school graduate or have equivalent G.E.D.; must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time appointment to a Police Officer; must meet such physical requirements, including minimum vision requirements, as established by the City; and have no felony convictions.

Candidates will need to meet NLETC admission requirements in order to be hired. See this website for additional information :

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a valid State of Nebraska driver's license when operating a vehicle is necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties.

Before applying, please review our hiring process information packet here :

The City of Lincoln is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participant.

Nature of Work / Examples of Work Performed

To be eligible for insurance benefits, employees must work at least 30 hours per week.

To be eligible for the retirement plan, employees must work at least 20 hours per week.

Temporary, seasonal, and unclassified employees are not eligible for benefits.

CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLOSURE AND APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT : This application process uses a combination of automated and hand scoring of all application materials against screening criteria that have been established by the employer.1. I understand that if I have not completely and fully answered all application questions and / or supplemental questions with details, I may not receive full credit for my education and / or experience.2. Further, I understand that merely referring to my resume (e.g. "see resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses) is not sufficient for purposes of ensuring accurate application evaluation.3. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following Supplemental Questions must also be listed on the application.4. I understand that I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application and my responses to the supplemental questions.

• Acknowledge

I have reviewed the documents that provide insight into the hiring process and standards. Documents can be found at https : / / www.lincoln.ne.gov / files / sharedassets / public / police / hiringguide.pdf

Do you have a current Law Enforcement Certificate?

Are you a U.S. citizen?

Are you a High School Graduate / GED?

Will you be 21 years old or older by December 1, 2025?

Have you taken and PASSED the TABE test?

Have you taken and FAILED the TABE test within the last 90 days of this application?

Have you received a punitive discharge from the United States Armed Forces? If so, you are not eligible for this position.

If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD 214 form (member 4 copy) must be attached to your application.

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you have any Felony and / or Class I Misdemeanor convictions? Including sealed records and set asides.

Check below if you have been convicted of any of the following violent crimes?

Have you illegally used any drugs or prescription medications other than marijuana in the last five years?

If yes, list drugs, date and year of usage.

Have you used marijuana or any other cannabis products (i.e. Delta 8, THC-O, etc.) for any purpose in the last two years?

If you answered yes, please explain circumstances and date of last use.

Have you sold, produced, cultivated, transported or distributed marijuana or any illegal drugs during the last 3 years?

If yes, list circumstances and date.

Do you have any convictions, diversions, dismissal or refusal to be tested for Driving Under the Influence during the last 2 years?

How many traffic violations have you been convicted of during the last 3 years?

Have you been denied certification status, had your law enforcement certification revoked or currently suspended in this state or another jurisdiction?

Have you been convicted of a crime of domestic violence?

Are you subject to an order of protection or restraining order?

I understand changes cannot be made to this application and supplemental questions after the posted closing date and time.

How did you hear about this position? (check all that apply)

If other, please specify. If current or former LPD employee, please indicate name and / or badge number.

Are you fluent in a language other than English? (Check all that apply)

If other, please specify

Required Question

Salary : $34 - $48