Job Description

Salary: $56,825.60 to $76,148.80. Pay is decided based on how much experience a Certified Police Officer has. 

• Should live up to 30 miles away or up to 45 min. drive away from the Department
• 12-hour shifts, 80 hours every 2 weeks, Work to be completed during that shift is given at the start of every shift
• Officers have every other weekend off

Duties:

• Patrol an assigned area of the City to prevent or discover criminal activity in the City; including apprehending criminals, enforcing vehicle and traffic laws, doing civil standbys, and showing a police presence as a deterrent to crime
• Respond to and investigate calls for service involving accidents, misdemeanors, felonies, traffic control, fire calls, City, State, or Federal offenses, nuisances, as well as other calls that benefit the citizens of the City and other City departments
• Operate a law enforcement vehicle safely during both the day and night
• Communicate effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels
• Must be able to render credible testimony in a court of law
• Maintain awareness of current trends and progressive crime prevention techniques
• Provide accurate information, education concerning crime prevention, and awareness to the public
• Arrest violators, commit prisoners to jail when necessary, testify in court proceedings, work with other law enforcement agencies as requested, and follow up on the status of investigations or proceedings involving such arrests
• Stay current on changes in laws or ordinances that affect police operations
• Prepare timely investigative and other required written reports
• Render first aid to injured or ill persons in emergency situations
• Accept special assignments to conduct public information programs, serve as a member of a special operations team, or coordinate department involvement with neighborhood or community groups
• Attend in-service and specialized training programs in areas related to police work or professional development, as directed
• Become proficient in the use and care of firearms, breathalyzers, and all other equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job
• Assist in duties of Humane Officer, if needed
• Assist in the execution of legal documents under search and seizure guidelines
• May be assigned to serve as field training officer, shift commander, School Resource Officer, or K-9 Handler
• Perform general maintenance on automobiles and other assigned equipment
• Regular attendance and punctuality required
• Assist with related duties in cooperation with any division or department as assigned

Benefits:

• A Patrol Officer earns 80 vacation hours per year. There are opportunities to earn additional vacation after 5, 10, and 15 full years of service.
• Sick leave is earned at the rate of 8 hours per calendar month, cumulative to 960 hours.
• Free College Tuition
• 40 hours of vacation and Sick Leave is given after the hiring process. 
• 10 Holidays
• 3 Person Leave Days allowed per fiscal year
• Pension Plan
• Social Security
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• A term life insurance policy is provided by the City of Scottsbluff.
• Uniforms, Equipment, and Weapons are given to each officer by the Department

Company Information

The mission of the Scottsbluff Police Department is to enhance safety, service, and trust in our community. 

• Keep our community safe by preventing citizens from becoming victims of crime or from being injured in traffic collisions  This is our highest priority.

 

• Provide excellent service to the numerous requests we receive from the community. Our principle duty is to serve.

 

• Maintain the trust of our community.  This trust provides every department member with the foundation required to carry out our duties.  Without trust, we simply do not have the authority to serve our public.

Experience

Minimum of 21 years of age by date of appointment; Education equivalent to completion of the 12th grade; Basic computer skills; Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language; Must possess, or be able to obtain a valid Nebraska Operators license upon appointment; Good driving record; Hearing must be normal, vision must be no less than 20/100 uncorrected and corrected to 20/20 with normal color vision; Excellent physical condition as determined by a medical examination; Must pass a physical agility test and a pre-employment drug screening test; Must receive a passing score on the entrance written and oral examination; Willingness to work rotating shift; Dependability required.Completion of two years in post high school courses in criminal justice or related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience; Knowledge of state laws, city ordinances and administrative rules and regulations for police departments in Nebraska; Knowledge of types and uses of firearms, communication systems, automotive and other equipment used in modern police work; Knowledge of basic first aid procedures; Bi-lingual in English/Spanish; A certified law enforcement officer in the State of Nebraska.