The City of North Platte is looking for individuals to join our department as an entry level or lateral entry Police Officer. The North Platte Police Department is a Professional Law Enforcement Organization that believes in continuing education and training. The North Platte Police Department is a stable and secure work environment.

Nebraska Certified Police Officers may lateral into the North Platte Police Department. Prior years of service with another Nebraska law enforcement agency are counted when determining benefit accruals, such as vacation, as well as promotional opportunities. Starting salary is $29.92 per hour. Additional benefits include a $10,000 sign on bonus, 80 hours of vacation, and 80 hours of sick leave.

For Non-Nebraska Certified applicants, starting salary is $25.38 per hour. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, 21 years of age, with no felony convictions. Additional benefits include a $7,500 bonus upon graduation from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center and successful completion of the probationary period.

Successful applicants with an AA degree or higher receive an additional $2,000 bonus and a two-step advancement on the pay scale upon successful completion of the probationary period. In addition, those holding a bachelor’s degree or higher receive $60.00 monthly.

Police Officers may live up to 25 miles from North Platte.

All applicants must be able to obtain a valid Nebraska Driver’s License.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Operates an automobile in patrolling an assigned area for the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations; responds to radio and telephone dispatches and appears at scenes of disorder or crime; notes and reports traffic hazards; assists in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies; investigates and prepares reports on accidents, offenses, and damages to property; performs some follow-up investigations.
• Develops and collects evidence; gives directions and information; makes arrests; issues citations; serves warrants and subpoenas; gives verbal warnings; prepares reports on incidents, arrests and property impounded; directs traffic; tries doors to determine that buildings are locked; inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment.
• Works with prosecutor to prepare for court and to testify in court.
• Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order; appears in court as arresting officer; transports prisoners; performs initial investigations of crimes involving adults and juveniles; investigates complaints; interrogates persons whose actions are suspicious; issues citations for parking and moving violations.
• Assists fire and other departments as required; speaks before school and civic groups as required; impounds and tags evidence; escorts parades and processions; prepares a number of reports of own activities and incidents; is in contact with other agencies as situations require; participates in in-service, basic and other training; takes assignments in specific areas as in traffic or investigation; assists animal control officers and performs their function when they are not on duty.
• Performs other work which is consistent with the essential elements of the job.

Desirable Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Ability to read, interpret and understand departmental policies, laws, rules, instructions, regulations, and police literature.
• Possesses an aptitude for law enforcement work and physical agility.
• Ability to control combative individuals and protect self and others.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action given due regard to the surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation.
• Ability to write clear and accurate reports.
• Ability to learn the use and care of emergency vehicles and small firearms.
• Willing to submit to extensive training.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with fellow employees, other criminal justice agencies, superiors, officials, and the public.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Ability to achieve certification in law enforcement within the time period established by the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center
• Twenty-one years of age upon graduation from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.38 - $35.99 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person