POLICE OFFICER : NON-CERTIFIED TRAINEE + Hiring Bonus

Overview

The City of Alliance is looking to add to its team! We have the right job for the exceptional candidate interested in providing services to our community and building excellence in our organization.

All positions advertised by the City of Alliance are eligible for Nebraska Veteran's Preference. The City of Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Work Place. The City of Alliance participates in E-Verify.

How to Apply

Return your completed Application to :

City of Alliance Municipal Building

PO Box D

324 Laramie Avenue

Alliance, NE 69301

Ph : (308) 762-5400

Fx : (308) 762-7848

jobs@cityofalliance.net

POLICE OFFICER : NON-CERTIFIED TRAINEE + Hiring Bonus

POLICE OFFICER : NON-CERTIFIED TRAINEE

Starting Hourly Wage : $23.56 (effective 10 / 1 / 2025 - September 30, 2026)

Starting Hourly Wage Upon Certification : $26.18 - $29.02 DOQ See attachment for complete FOP wage scale with scheduled increases 10 / 1 / 25 - 9 / 30 / 2028

WRITTEN TEST MUST BE COMPLETED BY : October 17, 2025. This allows for scheduling of Civil Service Commission Interviews as well as pre-employment steps to be completed during the Month of November following interviews. ACADEMY ADMISSION PACKETS DUE BY DECEMBER 5, 2025.

• HIRING BONUS : Selected candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $6,500 based upon experience and qualifications. Hiring bonus amount must be authorized by the City Manager. Hiring bonus is subject to the current Hiring and Retention Pay Policy as approved by City Council.

Next Interview Date : October 21, 2025. Applications, Pre-screening and testing must be completed prior to being interviewed. Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications will be processed for the next interview cycle. Contact Human Resources for more information. Testing dates dependent on staff availability, so please apply early to reserve your spot!

I. The Position

Police Officers serve and protect the public through police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities, as well as actively engaging with neighbors to take proactive measures in addressing citizen concerns. This individual will use his or her own judgment to respond to difficult and emergency situations and preserve the peace and enforce the law. Duties include patrol of commercial and residential areas, investigating violations of the law, and assisting at scenes of vehicular accidents and crimes, including questioning witnesses, victims and arresting offenders. As a non-certified Officer, selected candidates will begin working as a Police Officer Trainee, attending the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center to complete all necessary training. Trainees are paid during their time at NLETC to become Certified Police Officers with the Alliance Police Department.

Not certified? If you have been Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer and believe you possess the qualifications to be hired as a Certified Officer in the State of Nebraska, please view the Job Posting for Certified Police Officer, or visit the Nebraska Crime Commission website linked below for more information on certification and reciprocity.

II. Location and Hours

This Full-Time position involves rotating shifts to provide 24-hour coverage serving the public and is located at the Alliance Police Department.

III. About the Position Type

This position is full-time and benefit-earning, medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as leave accrual, holiday pay, comp-time accrual, and participation in a 9% matching retirement plan.

IV. In this Position, you Will

Perform security patrols, traffic control, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.

Work assigned shift using own judgement in deciding courses of action to take in emergency situations.

Work under supervision of a Police Sergeant, prepare a variety of reports and records and preserve evidence.

V. Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Be at least 21 years of age

Ability to meet the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center qualifications for certification

VI. Additional Requirements

Must be a United States Citizen; able to read and write the English language; furnish high school diploma or high school equivalency, desirable to be supplemented by a two-year college degree in law enforcement or a closely related field; possess a valid State Driver's License without record of suspension or revocation in any state; ability to meet Department's physical standards; no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years; be of good moral character; successfully complete the Civil Service Commission examination and screenings. Required supporting documentation must accompany the complete application.

Not sure if you meet the qualifications? Applicants should review and understand the Applicant Acknowledgement of NLETC Admission Criteria as well as the complete job description when applying for this position. Candidates who successfully pass Police Officer Testing and are placed on the eligibility list after Civil Service Commission Interviews must meet the admission criteria as defined in State Statute in order to attend the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Academy. For additional information regarding physical standards, please visit the State\'s website here : Physical Requirements for Admission and Certification | Nebraska Crime Commission

To apply, please submit your complete Application Packet including :

CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED.

Send your complete packet to :

City of Alliance - PO Box D - Alliance NE 69301 or

About the Hiring Process - Estimated Timeframe : 4-6 months

Becoming a Certified Police Officer takes a great deal of commitment from candidates. That\'s why the City of Alliance will help applicants as they work through the phases of hiring : Application, Testing, Interviews, Pre-Employment Conditions, and Certification.

Step 1 : Application and Screening

Applicants must submit a complete application packet (described above) to Human Resources at the City of Alliance. Once your pre-screening is completed and you have met the minimum requirements necessary for this position, you will be notified of your eligibility to take the written test.

Step 2 : Testing

After application approval, candidates will be contacted and scheduled for the written exams administered by Human Resources.

Re-Testing for Entry Level Applicants

The City provides free testing for the first and second attempt. If applicants do not achieve the minimum passing score after the first and second attempt, applicants must wait 30 days before attempting a third test. The applicant will be offered the ability to take an alternate version of the entry level exam at a cost of $50.00. If applicants fail a third time, applicants may retake an entry level exam for the fourth and final time at a cost of $100, or the actual cost of the test. Applicants who fail to achieve the minimum passing score a fourth time will be required to wait 6 months before restarting the application and testing process.

Step 3 : Interviews

Interviews are scheduled 3 times per year with the Civil Service Commission and Police Review Board. Next Interview Date will be held October 21, 2025. Once an applicant successfully passes the written exam, he or she will be scheduled for the next available interview. The Civil Service Commission will place applicants whom they have interviewed on an eligibility list. The City Manager may then extend conditional job offers to eligible candidates.

Step 4 : Pre-Employment Conditions and Job Offers

Once a candidate has been offered and accepted a position, the City of Alliance will work with the individual to complete all necessary requirements for hiring Police Officers and Trainees in accordance with the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center, the City of Alliance Police Department, and Nebraska State Law. Pre-employment conditions include polygraph, extensive background checks, basic adult education reading and language test (TABE), drug test, psychological and physical exams.

Step 5 : Certification and Training

After successful completion of all pre-employment conditions, the Police Officer Trainee will be scheduled for the next available Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Academy Basic Training session. This training will enable the new Trainee to become a Certified Officer in the State of Nebraska. Basic Training dates are set by the Training Academy and generally run for 3 1 / 2 months. Once certified, the individual will return to the Alliance Police Department as a Certified Police Officer.

2025 / 2026 Basic Training Academy Dates

NLETC Basic Training Dates

For a full job description of Police Officer and Police Officer Trainee, physical fitness standards, NLECT admission requirements, and application, click the links on this page.

If you need assistance to actively participate in the employment process, please email us at jobs@cityofalliance.net or call at 308-762-5400.

The City of Alliance provides equal access to employment, programs and services.

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