Lateral Police Officer

University Of Nebraska Omaha; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking a Lateral Police Officer to perform general police work, patrols, investigations, and enforcement of laws to protect life and property. The role requires independent judgment and may involve various assignments from a supervisor.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, prior police officer experience, and current certification as a police officer. The position is full-time, on-site with no remote work option.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED.
• Previous police officer experience.
• Must be a current certified police officer.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and varied police work in protection of life and property.
• Carry out routine patrols, investigations, traffic regulation, and crime prevention.
• Exercise independent judgment in emergencies and investigations.

Skills

Police officer experience

Education

High School education or GED

Job description

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.

Job Title Lateral Police Officer

Job Grade PS24H

Division Business and Finance

College/Dept Public Safety

Department Law Enforcement

Requisition Number 2026-00175

FTE (full-time equivalency) 100

Work Schedule Varies

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term 08- Other

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

Pay Information

Up to $98,251 per year.

Pay Schedule

Hourly

FLSA Designation

Non-Exempt

Position Summary

A University Police Officer will perform general and varied police work in the protection of life and property through overall security measures and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. The police officer will have the responsibility to perform routine police assignments received from a dispatcher or a police supervisor. General duties will consist of routine patrol, case investigation, traffic regulation, and crime prevention efforts. The police officer must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies, conducting investigations, and determining the appropriate outcome to such case investigations. Employees may receive special assignments which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge usually acquired through experience as a police officer. Will be required to assist other personnel of the police department in conduction investigations, interviews, interrogations, searches, arrests, referrals, along with associated documentation. Assignments and instruction are received from a superior officer who reviews work methods and results through reports, personal inspection, and discussion.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

High School education or GED

Required Experience

Previous police officer experience.

Required License/Certification

• Must be a current certified police officer.

Required Additional Qualifications:

N/A

Preferred Education

N/A

Preferred Experience

N/A

Preferred License/Certification

N/A

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

N/A

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check

Credit Check No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check Yes

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment Yes

Drug Screen

Drug Screen Yes

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a certified police officer?
  • Yes
  • No