Police Officer - Lateral

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.
• Conducts various patrol activities and traffic investigations as assigned.
• Uses appropriate force when necessary, including the use of firearms and weapons.
• Serves as a first responder to disaster and emergency incidents.
• Communicates appropriately with other law enforcement and emergency personnel, dispatchers, citizens, witnesses, offenders, and victims.
• Safeguards and accounts for evidence and non-department property.
• Drives in an emergency type manner as necessary. Responds to requests for assistance.

Requirements

• 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 to include but not limited to the following:
• Has not been convicted (or has been pardoned) of a crime punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary for a term of one year or more, including convictions of Class 1 Misdemeanors.
• Has not been convicted of driving while intoxicated or under the influence in the two years immediately preceding admission.
• Has not received a punitive discharge from the United States Armed Forces.
• Has not been denied certification status, had certification revoked, or currently suspended in this state or another jurisdiction.
• Has not been convicted of any crime involving the threat or actual use of physical violence that would constitute a Class I Misdemeanor in this state.
• Has not been convicted of any crime involving the threat of or actual sexual assault or abuse.
• Has not been convicted of any crime of physical violence or sexual abuse against a child or children.
• Has not been convicted of a crime of domestic violence as defined in the United States Code, 18 USC 922(g)(9), that would disqualify from possessing a firearm.
• Is not subject to an order of protection that would disqualify from possessing a firearm under the provisions of United States code, USC 922(g)(8).
• Does not have a past indication of physical, mental, or emotional incapacity.
• Has not been adjudged or convicted of criminal violations with such frequency so as to indicate disrespect for the law and rights of others.
• Has not been adjudged or convicted of traffic violations with such frequency so as to indicate disrespect for traffic laws and disregard for the safety of others within the past three years.
• No pattern of substance abuse.
• Has not used marijuana for any purpose in the two years preceding application.
• Has not used illegal drugs or narcotics other than marijuana in the five years preceding application.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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).

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

See our website at www.cityofomaha.org (under the Employment section, Benefits link) for detailed information. Forty-hour work week; twelve days of paid vacation per year for the first five years, sick leave, and twelve paid holidays. The City offers an employee group health insurance which includes major medical for individual or Family plan; Cash Pension Program, plus Social Security.