Cityofalliance is hiring: POLICE OFFICER - CERTIFIED +Hiring Bonus in Alliance

Employment Opportunities

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.

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

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POLICE OFFICER - CERTIFIED +Hiring Bonus!

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

Wage Range (As of 10/1/2025): $26.18 - $34.47 per hour depending on qualifications/experience. See attachment for complete FOP wage scale with scheduled increases 10/1/25 - 9/30/2028

HIRING BONUS FOR LATERAL TRANSFERS: Full-time Police Officers currently certified in the State of Nebraska at the time of hire may be eligible to receive up to $20,000 as a hiring bonus, and/or to purchase equivalent vacation leave hours. 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.

To be considered for the position, applicants must turn in a completed application, cover letter, resume, and a copy of applicable certifications.

Next Interview Date scheduled for October 21, 2025. Apply now!

About the Job

The individual will serve and protect the community by police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities and use experience and judgment to respond to emergencies, preserve the peace and enforce the law. Hours involve rotating shifts to provide 24-hour coverage. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as vacation and sick leave, holiday pay and participation in retirement plan.

Working for the City

The City offers an excellent benefit package including single or family medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance, a matching retirement plan with 9% contribution by the employee and matched by the City as of November, 2025, vacation, sick leave, comp time accrual, floating holidays and paid holidays. The City also offers an In-Lieu of benefit of $4200 per year for employees with other medical coverage, or a health savings account (HSA) with a City contribution of up to $140/month for qualified participants to help pay for out of pocket medical expenses. Sworn staff also have the use of take-home patrol vehicles. Officers are scheduled to allow for multiple days off in a row when possible (i.e. 4 on-3 off/ 3 on-4 off, etc.) to ensure staff maintain a positive work-life balance.

See the attached information on this page for more details!

Applications and Testing

Applications and testing must be completed BEFORE interviews are scheduled. Testing dates dependent on availability of staff, so please apply early! Optional Study guide can be purchased at: POA, Cognitive Series Study Guide (Online) – Public Safety Compass.

Candidates who successfully pass the IPMA Police Officer Test will be eligible for interviews.

Experience

Certified applicants must have graduated from a full-time certified police academy; been employed a minimum of two years as a full-time police officer in a single jurisdiction in which the training and experience qualify for Certification in Nebraska. This accelerated lateral process applies to applicants with at least 2 years of equivalent experience. Out-of-state certified officers will also be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit all of the following:

• City of Alliance Application for Employment (available on this page)
• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Copy of current Law Enforcement Certification

CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED.

Contact Human Resources for questions about the application process: 308-762-5400. Contact the department for specific questions at 308-762-4955. The City of Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Police Department

The Alliance Police Department consists of seventeen (17) sworn positions and eight (11) civilian personnel. The Department’s command staff includes the Chief of Police and two Lieutenants. Supporting the command staff are four Sergeants, all who are assigned to the Patrol Division.

The Department works closely with local, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies. The Department responded to over 28,900 calls for service in 2022. The Alliance Police Department remains an active law enforcement agency in the western Nebraska region. Opportunities for personal growth, experience and rewarding work are just a few benefits available to those interested in joining the law enforcement community and becoming a police officer with the Alliance Police Department. Check out more about the Department on Facebook!