Lincoln Police Department - Always Hiring!
The Lincoln Police Department presently consists of approximately 500 total employees. Out of these positions, 350 are sworn police officers and 150 are held by civilians. We seek applicants with diverse backgrounds and educational experience. The Lincoln Police Department is regarded as one of the premiere law enforcement agencies in the state, with on-site training and access to advanced technology.
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CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
Lateral Certified Police Officer
Certified Police Officer starting pay $33.82 – $47.40 per hour
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be a high school graduate or have equivalent G.E.D.; must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time appointment to a Police Officer; must meet such physical requirements, including minimum vision requirements, as established by the City; and have no felony convictions.
Candidates will need to meet NLETC admission requirements in order to be hired. See this website for additional information: https://ncc.nebraska.gov/admission-criteriarequirements
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a valid State of Nebraska driver’s license when operating a vehicle is necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties.
Before applying, please review our hiring process information packet here: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/files/sharedassets/public/police/hiringguide.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Police Trainee
Police Trainee starting pay $32.84
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be a high school graduate or have equivalent G.E.D.; must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time appointment to a Police Officer; must meet such physical requirements, including minimum vision requirements, as established by the City; and have no felony convictions.
Candidates will need to meet NLETC admission requirements in order to be hired. See this website for additional information: https://ncc.nebraska.gov/admission-criteriarequirements
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a valid State of Nebraska driver’s license when operating a vehicle is necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties.
Before applying, please review our hiring process information packet here: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/files/sharedassets/public/police/hiringguide.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Public Safety Dispatcher
Public Safety Dispatcher – $22.25 – $28.41 hourly
Senior Public Safety Dispatcher – $25.80 – 32.95 hourly
The Public Safety Dispatcher is considered the first, first responder of the emergency response team. These professionals, are required to gather essential information from citizens, and take control of situations that may be chaotic, tragic, stressful, confusing, and frantic in order to dispatch the appropriate first responders to the scene. Public Safety Dispatchers must be organized, adept at multi-tasking, level-headed, calm and trustworthy. Their work within the emergency response system often places them at the front end of life or death situations. Training requirements for these positions are demanding, rigorous and steadfast.
New employees will be required to successfully complete a classroom training academy and extensive on-the-job training. Career advancement opportunities include promotion to Senior Public Safety Dispatcher, Certified Training Officer, Training Supervisor, and Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor.
Read more about becoming a dispatcher at LPD: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Police/Join-Our-Team/Dispatchers
Qualifications
High School graduate or G.E.D.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Emergency Medical Dispatch certification and CPR certification, provided by Lincoln Police Department, is required prior to the completion of the probationary period.
Certification on the National Crime Information Center computer system, which is provided by Lincoln Police Department.
NO FELONY CONVICTIONS OR SERIOUS MISDEMEANORS.
Testing will be conducted at a to be determined time. (You may only test ONE TIME during the recruitment period).
All testing will be held at the Lincoln Police Department’s Northeast Police Station, 5201 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Note: For additional testing information go to: http://lincoln.ne.gov/city/person/index.htm
HOURS: FULL TIME; Variable 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts with rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends and holidays.
