Police Officer

Nature of Work: This is general police work that involves enforcement of all ordinances, statutes, and laws in accordance with Police Department policies and procedures. This may include crime prevention, investigation and detection, protection of life and property, traffic control, and maintaining law and order in the community.

Education and Experience Requirement: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience. High school graduate or equivalent. Citizen of the United States prior to completion of certification training. Twenty-one years of age prior to completion of the training program. Valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license. Good character as determined by background investigation to include but not limited to the following: Has not been convicted (or has been pardoned) of a crime punishable by imprisonment in a
penitentiary for a term of one year or more, including convictions of Class 1 Misdemeanors. Has not been convicted of driving while intoxicated or under the influence in the two years immediately preceding admission. Has not received a punitive discharge from the United States Armed Forces. Has not been denied certification status, had certification
revoked, or currently suspended in this state or another jurisdiction. Has not been convicted of any crime involving the threat or actual use of physical violence that would constitute a Class I Misdemeanor in this state. Has not been convicted of any crime involving the threat of or actual sexual assault or abuse. Has not been convicted of any crime of physical violence or sexual abuse against a child or children. Has not been convicted of a crime of domestic violence as defined in the United States Code, 18 USC 922(g)(9), that would disqualify from possessing a firearm. Is not subject to
an order of protection that would disqualify from possessing a firearm under the provisions of United States code, USC 922(g)(8). Does not have a past indication of physical, mental, or emotional incapacity. Complete details of the education and experience requirements are available in the position’s classification at hr.cityofomaha.org.

Salary Range: $73,403.20 with step increases to $101,691.20/Annually

Please visit https://police.cityofomaha.org/joinopd for more information about the Omaha Police Department and hiring process. 

The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.