Primary Duties
• Operates a vehicle in patrolling assigned areas; • Answers calls for service; • Enforces state statutes and city ordinances; • Conducts investigations; • Protects crime scenes and collects evidence and information; • Identifies suspects, conducts interviews and interrogations, apprehends and arrest offenders; • Participates and assists in conducting programs and special assignments; • Conducts search and seizure; • Provides emergency assistance; • Issues citations, warnings, parking tickets and vehicle defects; • Investigates motor vehicle collisions; • Performs motor vehicle stops; • Develops and maintains cooperative interpersonal relationships; • Prepares reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed; • Reads work-related documents and materials; • Testifies and presents evidence in court; • Mediates conflict; • Enforces DUI and other alcohol and drug violations; • Attends in-service training; • Assists other agencies; • Monitors suspicious activity; • Assists Fire Division with rescue calls and traffic control; • Maintains assigned equipment; • Communicates well with individuals of different social and economic backgrounds; • Assists with special events; • Transports and processes prisoners; • Serves as Field Training Officer as assigned; • Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
Compensation Details
We are currently accepting applications for Police Officers positions. Enjoy a competitive salary ranging from $4,969 to $6,817 per month.
Benefits
Excellent fringe benefits.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become a key player in our dedicated team! For more details and to apply either in person at 309 No. 5th St., Norfolk, NE 68701, or online at www.norfolkne.gov/humanresources. Apply by December 2, 2024. Be part of our team and help keep Norfolk safe! EOE.