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On-Call Law Enforcement Officer
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$71,555 / year median in Nebraska
+4% projected growth
Job Description
UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - a university with strong academic values, diverse programs and learning opportunities, and significant relationships with our community that facilitate engaged teaching and research. On-Call Law Enforcement Officer Please see Special Instructions for more details. The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes. Posting Details Position Information Job Title On-Call Law Enforcement Officer Department Law Enforcement Essential Functions Provide security for Bellevue Medical Center ER Department. Duties include, but are not limited to, patrolling on foot (inside and/or outside) to prevent the commission of crimes and maintain order; enforce State and local laws; provide traffic direction; provide security for the ER Department, equipment, and/or citizens to insure a safe environment for all. Work Schedule On Call (Hours Vary) Additional Duties Effectively communicates with people to include conflict resolution, information gathering, and public relations. Responds to calls of assistance from the community, staff, and visitors. Provide assistance to other officers and necessary support to other emergency responders. Responds to calls for medical assistance, renders first aid, or arranges for emergency medical treatment. Responds to and investigates any call for service, belated or "in progress" associated with the event assigned. Recognizes safety considerations for responding officers and the public. Prepares complete and concise documentation of incidents as needed. Required Qualifications Police officer (any rank), having local jurisdiction of Omaha / Douglas County / Bellevue / Sarpy County. Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly stands and walks. Must be able to see, hear, speak and have use of hands. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works both inside and outside facilities. Noise level of events may be very loud. Salary will discuss with applicants Posting Detail Information Posting Number 2026T-00151 Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • Are you currently a Commissioned Police Officer in the jurisdiction of Omaha / Douglas County or Bellevue / Sarpy County? Yes No (disqualifying) Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter