Police Officer

About the role

This is general police work that involves enforcement of all ordinances, statutes, and laws in accordance with Police Department policies and procedures. This may include crime prevention, investigation and detection, protection of life and property, traffic control, and maintaining law and order in the community.

Responsibilities

• Enforces federal, state, county, and city laws through the de-escalation of chaotic situations and the identification, apprehension, physical control, and/or arrest of potential suspects.
• Effects arrests for all types of incidents and ensures the effective apprehension, arrest, and detention of suspects taken into custody.
• Conducts investigations and provides evidence support for criminal cases.
• Prevents crime through crime prevention techniques and community outreach programs.
• Maintains law and order in the community by providing security and responding to emergencies.
• Controls traffic and directs traffic flow.
• Provides emergency medical assistance as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Citizen of the United States prior to completion of certification training.
• Twenty-one years of age prior to completion of the training program.
• Valid motor vehicle operators or chauffeurs license.
• Good character as determined by background investigation.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at the eleventh grade level.
• Certified by licensed physician as able to meet the physical requirements of a police officer one year or less prior to admission.

Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology, including video equipment, radio, camera, and standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.
• Ability to comprehend, and, at all times, adhere to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics (Attachment A) and the overall mission of the Omaha Police Department.
• Ability to successfully complete the police academy for newly hired police officers as prescribed by the Omaha Police Department.
• Ability to maintain an adequate fitness level.
• Ability to perform job duties while wearing duty belt and bulletproof vest and carrying companion equipment.
• Ability to perform job duties in inclement weather and adverse conditions.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at the eleventh grade level.
• Ability to be certified by licensed physician as able to meet the physical requirements of a police officer one year or less prior to admission (as set out by State Statute 81-1414, Title 79, Chapter 4).

Benefits

• Forty-hour work week;
• Twelve days of paid vacation per year for the first five years, sick leave, and twelve paid holidays.
• Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family.
• Defined benefit pension plan.

Pay

$79,580.80 with step increases to $110,260.80 annually.

Schedule

Forty-hour work week.