Job Description

A UNO/UNMC Department of Public Safety Patrol Sergeant provides leadership consistent with the mission of the University, understanding the uniqueness of public safety and law enforcement in collegiate and hospital environments, and is sensitive to the safety needs of students, faculty, staff and guests. The Patrol Sergeant, reporting to the Captain of Patrol Operations, has direction and supervision of a team of police officers to accomplish daily and long-term law enforcement responsibilities. Sergeants mentor, motivate, and provide guidance to assist in the professional development of police officers and those security officers assigned to their team.
Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• Five (5) years of experience in law enforcement
• Must have current law enforcement certification in good standing. If certification is from outside Nebraska, the incumbent is required to obtain Nebraska law enforcement certification through the reciprocity process within one year. Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
• Must successfully pass physical, psychological and polygraph examinations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous law enforcement supervisory experience. Law enforcement experience in college, university, or hospital environment
• Ability to speak/understand a second language.

Compliance Requirements:

• Physical Exam
• Drug Screen
• Background Check
• Driving Record Check

About Us:
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Information at a Glance
Req Id: 1979
Campus Name: University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO)
Org Unit: Public Safety UNO
Job Location: Omaha, NE 68182
Application Review Date: 12/1/25
Open Until Filled: Yes
Advertised Salary: up to $108,797
Job Type: Full-Time
Worksite Eligibility: On-site
Benefits Eligible: Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: Trevor O'Brien
Special Instructions to Applicant:
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

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