The Lincoln Police Department is always accepting applications for public safety dispatchers,  entry-level officers and certified police officers. We know that providing a welcoming environment makes us better, so we’re committed to building a department that reflects the community we serve and we encourage people from all walks of life to apply. We can and will teach you skills, so our biggest considerations in the hiring process are character and talent. We’ve found the things that make a great Lincoln police employee are: integrity, drive, humility, effective intelligence, emotional strength, adaptability, resiliency, curiosity and being a team player.

As a government entity, we have a shared responsibility to our citizens to provide a fair and impartial hiring process. The Lincoln Police Department actively seeks out and partners with community organizations to ensure we are sharing our jobs with an array of populations to promote accessibility to our careers. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming employer to all veterans, nationalities, ethnicities, backgrounds, education and life experience.