Campus Police Officer jobs in Nebraska

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Police Officer

PS22H

Business and Finance

Public Safety

Law Enforcement

2023-00349

100

Day, evening, night and weekend hours. Schedule and days off can vary

No remote/telecommute opportunity

12- 12/12 months

Yes

$64,730-$80,300/year

Hourly

Non-Exempt

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.

Patrol University Property

Patrols University property (including buildings, parking lots, and open areas) and surrounding areas as assigned by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot to deter, locate, and apprehend persons committing crimes or unlawful activities. (E)

30

Yes

Responds and Investigates

Responds to and investigates any call for service, belated or “in progress” including, but not limited to alarms, burglaries, larcenies, assaults, and alcohol/drug related crimes. (E)
Responds to medical calls, renders first aid, and arranges for emergency medical treatment. (E)

20

Yes

Investigations

20

Yes

Assist Employees, Students and General Public

Answers questions from students, employees and the general public regarding laws, ordinances, incidents or services. (E)

15

Yes

Other Duties

15

Yes

High school diploma or equivalent

N/A

Ability of cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others while analyzing the situations quickly and objectively, often without oversight or supervision, to determine the proper course of action to be taken.

College degree

N/A

N/A

N/A

No

Yes

Yes

Yes