According to U.S. labor of bureau statistics (2018) the average salary for a police officer in Nebraska is...
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How to Become a Police Officer in Nebraska
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3 background finds that will
eliminate you from the hiring process
Felony convictions
Having a felony conviction in your criminal history will likely eliminate your from the selection process. unless the conviction was some how pardoned, the likelihood of working in law enforcement isn't very high.
Domestic Violence Conviction
in most states a domestic violence conviction will prevent you from carrying a gun. This is problematic for anyone attempting to become a police officer as carrying a handgun is a requirement.
Pattern of lawlessness
Felony convictions aren't the only things that will sound the alarm about your character. having a history of repeatedly being involved in behavior that is deemed immoral or unethical will likely raise concerns
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Nebraska Police Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Here are some of the basic requirements to become a police officer in Nebraska. Note some agencies may have additional requirements
- Must be a United States citizen
- Must have a clean criminal record
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Must Have high school diploma or GED
- Must Be in good mental and physical condition
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must pass all stages of the hiring process
- Must Be someone of good moral character
Disqualification factors to be aware of:
Disqualifiers
Felony convictions
Criminal and traffic records
Poor employment history
Lack of high school diploma or G.E.D.
History of drug and/or alcohol abuse
A punitive discharge from the military
A conviction for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence
Serious Misdemeanor Convictions
Patterns of lawlessness
Lying on documentation meant to evaluate your suitability as a viable candidate
omitting or intentionally withholding past criminal fractions
Convictions of manufacturing or selling illegal narcotics
currently on parole or probation
criminal case where a final disposition is pending
Process to become a cop in Nebraska:
Hiring Process
- 120 yard shuttle run,
- vertical jump
- maximum push-ups
- one minute sit-ups
- 1.5 mile run/walk
- Physical Ability Test (PAT)
- Job Interview Board
- Polygraph Examination
- Background Investigation
- Employment
- Medical Examination
- Psychological Evaluation
Nebraska Police Training Academy Courses
BASIC TRAINING CURRICULUM
- Taser
- First Aid
- DUI/OWI Enforcement
- Traffic Enforcement
- Criminal Law
- Legal
- Patrol
- Officer Survival
- Investigations
- Human Understanding
- Traffic Operations
- Traffic Law
- search and seizure
- ethical issues
- use of force;
- firearms
- Culture Diversity
- Juvenile Justice
- first responder
- active shooter
- defensive tactics
- drug investigations
Specialized Units in Nebraska
Canine Unit
SWAT Team
School Resource Officers
Traffic Unit
Gang Unit
Crime Scene Technicians
Field Force
Honor Guard
Chaplaincy Corps
Lincoln Metro Clan Lab Team
Marksmanship/Pistol Team
Average Pay Percentile Breakdown
The percentile wage estimate below is the value of a wage below which certain percent of workers fall. Data collected from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2018)
10th Percentile
$37,260
25th Perentile
$45,730
50th percentile
$58,100
75th percentile
$70,350
90th percentile
$77,940
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