Police Officer
The City of Holdrege is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, 21 years of age in excellent physical condition with a valid Nebraska driver’s license on the date of employment. All candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, be of good moral character with no felony, domestic assault or serious misdemeanor convictions and must meet all requirements for attending the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center basic or reciprocity training course.
Benefits include uniform, duty equipment, vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, 100 % paid health insurance (single or family), and a retirement plan. Certification is preferred but not required. The annual salary range is $50,000-$64,022 with the starting wage based on qualifications.
NLETC certified officers: The City of Holdrege offers a $3,000 graduated sign on bonus and 40 hours of compensatory time for a three (3) year minimum commitment to the Holdrege police force.
Relocation assistance may be available through Phelps County Development Corporation (PCDC) Go! Home Programs.
Applications are available from Kathy Goos, Holdrege Police Dept., 813 5th Avenue, Holdrege, NE 68949. Email Kathy at kgoos@holdregenepd.org or call 308-995-4407 to have an application packet sent to you. Applications are due May 1st, 2023, and Officer Testing for qualified candidates will be held on May 3rd, 2023.
The City of Holdrege is and Equal Opportunity Employer.