Certified Police Officer with Hiring Bonus

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER (updated 2/14/2024)

Position Open Until Filled

Wage Range:  $23.17 - $31.93 per hour depending on qualifications/experience. 

HIRING BONUS FOR LATERAL TRANSFERS: Full-time Police Officers currently certified in the State of Nebraska at the time of hire may be eligible to receive up to $20,000 as a hiring bonus, and/or to purchase equivalent vacation leave hours. Hiring bonus must be authorized by the City Manager.  (See the attached PDF for details on this bonus)

 To be considered for the position, applicants must turn in a completed application, cover letter, and a copy of applicable certifications.

Next Interview Date: TBA.  Applications and testing must be completed BEFORE interviews are scheduled. Testing dates dependent on availability of staff, so please apply early to reserve your spot!**

About the Job: The individual will serve and protect the community by police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities and use experience and judgment to respond to emergencies, preserve the peace and enforce the law. Hours involve rotating shifts to provide 24-hour coverage. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as vacation and sick leave, holiday pay and participation in retirement plan. 

Certified Applicants: This accelerated lateral process for applicants with at least 2 years of equivalent experience includes hourly pay range of $23.17 to $31.93 (effective 10/5/2023) depending on qualifications and experience. Out-of-state certified officers will also be considered. 

The City offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance, a matching retirement plan with 7% contribution by the employee and matched by the City, vacation, sick leave, comp time accrual, floating holidays and paid holidays. The City also offers an In-Lieu of benefit for employees with other medical coverage, or a health savings account (HSA) with a City contribution of up to $140/month for qualified participants to help pay for out of pocket medical expenses.

**Candidates who successfully pass the IPMA Police Officer Test will be eligible for interviews. To purchase the optional study guide, visit the IPMA's website here: POA, Cognitive Series Study Guide – Public Safety Compass. A spelling and essay test will also be administered. The Spelling Test Study Guide is available on this page.

Additional Information can be found on the NLETC's website here: NLETC | Nebraska Crime Commission 

Experience: Must have graduated from a full-time certified police academy; been employed a minimum of two years as a full-time police officer in a single jurisdiction in which the training and experience qualify for Certification in Nebraska. 

Please review the job posting for instructions here: Job Postings • City of Alliance • CivicEngage

Contact Human Resources for questions about the application process:  308-762-5400.  Contact the department for specific questions at 308-762-4955. The City of Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  
 About the Police Department
 The Alliance Police Department consists of seventeen (17) sworn positions and eight (11) civilian personnel. The Department’s command staff includes the Chief of Police and a Lieutenant. Supporting the command staff are four Sergeants, all who are assigned to the Patrol Division. The Police Department also has a Drug Investigator, Criminal Investigator and a K-9 Unit. 

The Department works closely with local, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies. The Department responded to over 28,900 calls for service in 2022. The Alliance Police Department remains an active law enforcement agency in the western Nebraska region. Opportunities for personal growth, experience and rewarding work are just a few benefits available to those interested in joining the law enforcement community and becoming a police officer with the Alliance Police Department. Check out more about the Department on Facebook!