Legal/Law Enforcement/Security

Received July 29, 2008


Police Officer
Lincoln, Nebraska Police Department

The Lincoln, Nebraska Police Department is presently recruiting for the position of police officer for the Academy class beginning January, 2009. Written testing is scheduled for August 19, September 20th, and October 20th of 2008. All testing will begin at 8:30am at Police Headquarters, 575 2. 10th Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. At the completion of testing, those who qualify will advance to the physical fitness ability test on the same day. Subsequently, those qualifying will complete an oral interview, and may be called back for polygraph, psychological and physical exams. The entire hiring process will take approximately 3 months to complete.

To Apply:
To submit an application, visit: www.lincoln.ne.gov and enter the key word jobs, then go to POLICE TRAINEE position. If you desire additional information, feel free to contact Sergeant Jeri Roeder at (402) 441-7240, lpd667@cjis.lincoln.ne.gov or contact the City Employment Office at (412) 441-7591.

Received July 28, 2008

Detention Officer
City of Grandview

Description
The City of Grandview is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Full-Time DETENTION OFFICER. This position will work 40 hours per week which includes day, evening and weekend work. The City of Grandview is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Responsibilities: include booking prisoners, making security checks and inspections, providing for the daily care and treatment of prisoners. This position will also liaison with the municipal court.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license; minimum age 18; of good character; possessing the ability to make independent decisions in emergencies and to work with a diverse public.
Salary: Starting salary is $13.58/Hour plus an excellent benefit package (see below)!
Benefits: All equipment and uniforms are provided. On site physical fitness equipment and discounted membership to a state-of-the-art community center; (on-duty fitness program encouraged). The city provides an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, LAGERs Pension, and 457 Retirement. All regular full time employees receive 9 paid holidays and one unspecified paid “floating holiday” throughout the year.
Selection Process: includes a panel board interview, pre-employment physical, drug screen, polygraph and psychological examination and a comprehensive background investigation.

To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to one of the following locations (please, note job applying for):
 Email jobs@grandview.org
 Fax 816-763-3902
 Apply in person: City Hall, 1200 Main, Grandview, MO 64030
Closing Date: Monday, August 11th, 2008

Received July 24, 2008


CORRECTIONS TECHNICIAN
City of Wentzville, Missouri

$12.15 hourly

Description:
The purpose of this position is to perform prisoner booking and maintenance, in house report duties, dispatch relief, and security tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Monitor personnel in holdover area to ensure prisoner well being
•Schedules showers and meals for prisoners
•Book prisoners, inventories prisoner’s belonging, fingerprints and photographers prisoners
•Completes booking sheets
• Reviews warrant list for wanted individuals
•Compiles prisoner list
•May act as dispatcher as required
•Takes care of prisoner laundry
•Act as desk officer when required
•Receives and processes bonding procedures
•Provide inmates with respect and professionalism while in custody
•Other duties as assigned

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

•Good communication skills
•High School or GED preferred
•18 years of age
•No felony convictions
•Complete background investigation
•DMV check
•Positive employment verification and reference check
•Job related testing as required

To Apply:

Fax: 636-639-6040
E-mail: hr@wentzvillemo.org
Mail:
Attn: Human Resources
Corrections Technician
310 W Pearce Blvd.
Wentzville, MO 63385