Police Officer

University of Nebraska at Kearney, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Kearney, NEBRASKA
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Police Officer
Brief Summary of Job Description
The University of Nebraska Kearney Police Department (UNKPD) is an armed professional law enforcement agency, manned by State of Nebraska Certified Police Officers sworn and empowered through the State of Nebraska. UNK Police Officers patrol campus and the surrounding community respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, and enforce laws, including Nebraska motor vehicle laws, issue citations or warnings and complete necessary reports. Patrol campus to provide safety and security to all those on the UNK campus. Assist other law enforcement agencies and any other duties as assigned.
Job Duties
Enforce all state laws, city code and UNK Regulations. Respond to criminal, civil and medical incidents. Complete investigations on each incident arresting suspects when needed and completing the necessary paperwork. Respond to and investigate traffic accidents completing necessary paperwork. Enforcing Nebraska motor vehicle laws, issue citations or warnings and completing necessary reports. Patrol campus to provide safety and security to all those on the UNK campus. Complete building checks which include making sure all doors are secure and individuals in the buildings are authorized to be there. Provide security at events held on the UNK campus. Respond to fire alarms, burglar alarms and send alert notifications per policy. Enforce all UNK parking regulations. Provide safety programs to students, faculty and staff. Lock/Unlock buildings. Admit authorized personnel into buildings when necessary. Maintenance of the Police and Parking Services vehicles. Assist other law enforcement agencies and any other duties as assigned. Overtime opportunities through on campus activities and athletic events. In state and out of state trainings are encouraged and welcome at UNK PD.
Opportunities to assist and to train other Law Enforcement officers in Nebraska.
Required Qualifications
High School education or GED. Must meet the physical and all admittance requirements for acceptance and completion of the Nebraska Law Enforcement training program. 
Must be 21 years of age. Requires a valid driver’s license and good driving record. 
Preferred Qualifications
Hold a valid Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification.
College degree and experience in related field.
Physical Demands
Please see http://nletc.nebraska.gov/admissions.html for admission requirements for the Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification. 
Schedule Day, Night and evening shifts (mostly 10hr shifts). Holiday and weekends included. Possible overtime due to campus events.
Desired Start Date 03/01/2024
Is this position temporary? No
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicant
Selected candidate will need to meet the physical and all admittance requirements for acceptance and completion of the Nebraska Law Enforcement training program.
Special Conditions for Eligibility

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number S20240002P
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date: Initial application review will begin on this date. Applications received prior to this date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered. 02/12/2024 or until filled
For questions regarding the online application process, please contact:

308-865-8522 or [email protected]
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Chief Ricci Fast, 308-865-8911, [email protected]

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