Police Officer 1
Police Officer I
Seward, NE
Applications accepted thru July 22, 2020
$3,000 Bonus for Certified Officers
The City of Seward is seeking highly-qualified applicants for the position of full-time Police Officer I. Currently, the City has one opening for Police Officer I. Salary range $19.78 to $26.35/hr plus full benefits. Ability to move to Police Officer II. The ideal applicant must have a strong work ethic and values to enforce all State statutes, City ordinances and Federal statutes; and maintain law and order within the City of Seward. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire; a U.S. Citizen; graduate of high school or GED equivalent; meet all requirements of entrance to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center basic recruit Academy https://nletc.nebraska.gov/admissions.html within the prescribed period of time, or any equivalent combination of training and experience; possess valid driver’s license, pass vision and physical exam, and background.
Individuals claiming Veteran’s Preference must include a copy of DD214 with the application. 5% Certified Preference Credit added to the passing written examination score for individuals holding a current State Certification for Police Officer and who submit a copy of the Certification with the application. Applicant must present copy of: current driver’s license/picture ID and copy of high school diploma or equivalent on day of examination. Written and oral examination will be held on July 29, 2020. No alternative examination date will be offered. Applicants must pass a written exam with a score of 70% to be eligible for the oral interview. Civil Service Commission reserves the right to limit the number who undertake oral interview.
EOE/Veteran's Preference