Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: • Traffic laws and regulations. • Criminal law and procedure. • Apprehension, arrest and custody of suspects. • Rules of evidence on the seizure and preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases. • Police methods and procedures. • Defensive tactics and proper use of force. • Applicable laws, city ordinances and City and Division rules and regulations. Ability to: • Ability to reach logical conclusions based on the evidence at hand. • Gain an understanding what is occurring through use of the senses. • Read and understand the meaning and intent of written material. • Perform under pressure and opposition. • Perform work requiring good physical condition. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and supervisors. • Interact effectively with the public. • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. • Write clear and accurate reports. • Exercise sound judgment. • Make decisions under stress. • Maintain confidentiality. • Testify effectively in court. • Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Nebraska operator’s license and basic law enforcement certification. EQUIPMENT Vehicle, computer and related software, printer, in-car video recording equipment, mobile and portable radio, cameras, handgun, patrol rifle, baton, audio-visual equipment, mobile radar, preliminary breath testing equipment, Data Master, Taser, window tint meter, flashlight, binoculars, handcuffs, narcotic identification kits, evidence collection equipment, specialty munitions, i.e. less than lethal bean bag rounds, fingerprint materials, OC spray, telephone, night vision equipment, Forward Looking Infrared Radar equipment, first aid equipment, copy machine and general office equipment.