QUALIFICATIONS
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Must be at least 21 years of
age and provide a copy of birth certificate.
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Must be in good physical and
mental health, exams are required.
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Must have a current Nebraska
Operator’s License
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Must be a high school graduate
or equivalent and provide photocopy of diploma or certificate
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Must be of good moral
character. An extensive background and credit investigation will
be conducted. A polygraph exam is required.
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Must be a United States citizen
HIRING PROCESS
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Complete and submit application
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Civil Service exam
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Interview with Civil Service
for top 10 applicants passing the exam
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Background investigation
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Interview with Police
Administration
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Interview with Department
Personnel
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Conditional offer of employment
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Psychological exam
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Medical exam
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Polygraph exam
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Official offer of employment
SALARY AND BENEFITS
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Current salary for police
officers range from $14.82 to $20.17 per hour.
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12-hour shifts, work 7-out-of-14
days, with every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) off.
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Vacation time
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1-5 years of service, 2
weeks
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6-15 years, 3 weeks
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16 years or more, 4 weeks
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Maximum carryover of one
year's earnings
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Overtime pay over 80 hours in a
two week period
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Take overtime in the form of
money or compensatory (comp) time
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Accumulate a maximum of 120
hours of comp time.
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Holiday pay for time worked and
not worked
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10 Holidays include: New Year’s
Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas
Eve, and Christmas Day
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Sick leave earned at the rate of
10 hours per month with a maximum accrual of 1440 hours
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State mandated retirement with
an employer contribution
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Excellent health insurance for
employees and their dependents.
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Full-time employees receive a
$20,000 term life insurance plan.
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Uniforms and equipment provided
along with an annual uniform allowance for care and maintenance
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Education reimbursement for
tuition, books, and fees.
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Wellness Center in the Police
Department
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Free weights
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Cardiovascular equipment
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Lockers
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Showers
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY
The Beatrice Police Department is
comprised of:
1 - Chief
1 - Captain
1 - Lieutenant
4 - Sergeants
1 - Investigator
12 - Police Officers
1 - School Resource Officer
2 - Drug Investigators
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Training at the Nebraska Law
Enforcement Training Center, with full pay
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Promotional Advancements
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Professional Working
Environment
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Monthly In-Service Training
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Quarterly Firearms Training
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Secondary Duties
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Bike Patrol
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Emergency Response Team
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Crime Scene Unit
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Mobile Command Center
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School Resource Officer
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Field Training Officer
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Investigation
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Firearms Instructor
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Defensive Tactics
Instructor
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Radar Instructor
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Clandestine Lab Processor
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Evidence Technician
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Grant Writing
For more
information on employment opportunities with the Beatrice Police
Department contact the City Clerk's Office at (402) 228-5200 or
e-mail
Chief Bruce Lang. Beatrice is an equal opportunity employer |
