Police Officer or Police Trainee - City of Crete
Applications due by Dec. 4
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The City of Crete is taking applications for the role of Police Officer or Police Trainee.
Full-time, hourly position; excellent benefits; incentive offered to interested home buyers in Crete. Non-Certified Officer/Police Trainee starts at $22.40 per hour; upon successful completion of the police academy, the Trainee will be appointed as a Crete Police Officer. Nebraska certified police officer’s salary will be commensurate with their years of experience: $26.00 - $34.21 hourly.
Minimum qualifications include:
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Possess a valid Nebraska driver’s license or able to obtain a valid Nebraska license prior to beginning the Nebraska Law Enforcement academy.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must meet all requirements identified in the Crete Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
- Must meet all the entry requirements for the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center.
- Able to read, write, and understand the English language at the eleventh-grade level as demonstrated by the Test of Adult Basic Education
- Be able to legally carry a firearm.
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 and may be obtained from the link below or by contacting the Human Resources Coordinator at City Hall. The City of Crete is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be completed and submitted in one of the following ways:
- Download the application and job description, type responses, print as PDF and email to jobs@crete.ne.gov
- Print, write responses, scan, and email to jobs@crete.ne.gov
- Fax to 402-826-4334
- Mail to the attention of Human Resources, City of Crete, at PO Box 86, Crete, NE 68333-0086
- Drop off at Crete City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
View/download the application packet, which includes the following:
- Letter of instruction
- Application for employment
- Basic qualifications checklist
- Authorization for release of information
- Essential functions
For additional inquiries, please contact:
Savannah Anderson, Human Resources Coordinator
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Crete NE 68333-0086
Phone: 402.826.4313
jobs@crete.ne.gov