Police Officer

Working Title Police Officer Brief Summary of Job Description

The University of Nebraska Kearney Police Department (UNKPD) is an armed professional law enforcement agency, manned by State of Nebraska Certified Police Officers sworn and empowered through the State of Nebraska. UNK Police Officers patrol campus and the surrounding community respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, and enforce laws, including Nebraska motor vehicle laws, issue citations or warnings and complete necessary reports.

Patrol campus to provide safety and security to all those on the UNK campus. Assist other law enforcement agencies and any other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

Enforce all state laws, city code and UNK Regulations. Respond to criminal, civil and medical incidents.

Complete investigations on each incident arresting suspects when needed and completing the necessary paperwork. Respond to and investigate traffic accidents completing necessary paperwork. Enforcing Nebraska motor vehicle laws, issue citations or warnings and completing necessary reports.

Patrol campus to provide safety and security to all those on the UNK campus. Complete building checks which include making sure all doors are secure and individuals in the buildings are authorized to be there. Provide security at events held on the UNK campus.

Respond to fire alarms, burglar alarms and send alert notifications per policy. Enforce all UNK parking regulations. Provide safety programs to students, faculty and staff.

Lock/Unlock buildings. Admit authorized personnel into buildings when necessary. Maintenance of the Police and Parking Services vehicles.

Assist other law enforcement agencies and any other duties as assigned. Overtime opportunities through on campus activities and athletic events. In state and out of state trainings are encouraged and welcome at UNK PD.

Opportunities to assist and to train other Law Enforcement officers in Nebraska.

Required Qualifications

Hold a valid Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification.

High School education or GED.

Must be 21 years of age. Requires a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

College degree and experience in related field.

Physical Demands Schedule Day, Night and evening shifts (mostly 10hr shifts). Holiday and weekends included. Possible overtime due to campus events.

Desired Start Date 08/01/2024 Is this position temporary? No Position End Date (if temporary) Special Instructions to Applicant

Employee & Dependent Scholarship Program: Full-time and retired employees who wish to continue their education may be eligible for tuition assistance through the employee scholarship program. Spouses and dependent children may also be eligible for this benefit

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S20230065P Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Application Review Date: Initial application review will begin on this date.

Applications received prior to this date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered. 06/17/2024 or until filled For questions regarding the online application process, please contact:

308-865-8522 or employment@unk.edu

For questions regarding the position, please contact: Chief Ricci Fast, 308-865-8911, fastrj@unk.edu

Budget Information

Budget Summary

Benefits Eligible 100% If eligible click this link for a full explanation of benefits: UNK Benefits Summary Page