Police Officer
Job Description
Job 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 Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to successfully complete the Basic Police Certification course in the State of Nebraska within 6 months of employment.
- Valid Nebraska driver’s license required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- College degree
Compliance Requirements:
- Physical Exam
- Drug Screen
- Background Check
- Driver's License
About Us:
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.
Information at a Glance
Req Id:
911
Campus Label:
University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO)
Org Unit:
Public Safety UNO
Job Location:
Children's Campus - Omaha, NE 68114, Children's Main Campus - Omaha, NE 68198, MMI ICASD Act Clinic - Omaha, NE 68127, MMI ICASD ACTION Clinic - Omaha, NE 68104, Munroe Meyer Institute - Omaha, NE 68106, Oakview Medical Building - Omaha, NE 68144, Omaha, NE 68182, Omaha, NE 68198, UNMC College of Dentistry - Omaha,NE 68198, UNMC College of Dentistry Pediatric Clinic - Omaha, NE 68114, UNMC College of Dentistry West Division - Omaha, NE 69341
Application Review Date:
9/18/25
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Advertised Salary:
$70,392-$91,999
Job Type:
Full-Time
Worksite Eligibility:
On-site
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:
Doug Herout
Special Instructions to Applicant:
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Posting Start Date:
9/19/25