Police Lieutenant - City of Crete
Applications accepted until Jan. 28
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The City of Crete is taking applications for the role of Police Lieutenant.
Full-time, hourly position; wage range: $36.00 - $43.00; excellent benefits. General functions: Plan and administer the activities and operations of the Police Department including crime prevention, investigation and other law enforcement activities; coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and provide policy, technical and administrative support to the Police Chief. Develop training programs for the Police personnel, and to provide liaison between Police department and other agencies/departments. Report to the Captain. Supervisory Responsibilities: School Resource Officers; Succession of Command. A full-time hourly position, subject to shift rotation status and being recalled to duty to meet essential government needs.
Minimum qualifications including but not limited to:
- Possess a valid Nebraska driver’s license.
- Ten (10) years of experience in law enforcement, with a minimum of five (5) years of Supervisory experience, or any relevant combination of education and experience.
- Must be a certified law enforcement officer with the State of Nebraska.
- If not Management certified, must complete the NLETC Management course (as offered) within one (1) year of hiring.
- Must be able to legally work in the United States.
- Must meet all other requirements identified in the Crete Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
- Shall be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation including a fingerprint search conducted of local, state and national fingerprint files and have not been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.
- External finalist must be able to pass a physical examination, drug screen, and a criminal background check including completion of a polygraph examination.
Applications will be accepted until Jan. 28, 2025 and may be obtained from the link below or by contacting the Human Resources at City Hall. A letter of instruction is included. The City of Crete is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be completed and submitted in one of the following ways:
- Download the application and job description, type responses, print as PDF and email to jobs@crete.ne.gov
- Print, write responses, scan, and email to jobs@crete.ne.gov
- Fax to 402-826-6412
- Mail to the attention of Human Resources, City of Crete, at PO Box 86, Crete, NE 68333-0086
- Drop off at Crete City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
View/download the application packet, which includes the following:
- Letter of instruction
- Application for employment
- Basic qualifications checklist
- Authorization for release of information
- Essential functions
For additional inquiries, please contact:
Human Resources
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Crete NE 68333-0086
Phone: 402.826.4313
jobs@crete.ne.gov