How to Become a Police Officer in Nebraska
Check the requirements below and make sure you meet the minimum qualifications to enroll in the program., Candidates should pass a background investigation., Candidates are required to go through and pass a physical examination to be administered by...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Check the requirements below and make sure you meet the minimum qualifications to enroll in the program.
These include:
Be at least 21 years old before completing the training program.
Should be a US citizen.
Earned a high school diploma or GED.
Must have a valid Nebraska driver's license. -
Step 2: Candidates should pass a background investigation.
This can be done in any Nebraska police station.
The following will be checked during the background investigation:
If the candidate has been convicted or has been pardoned of a crime punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary for a term of one year or more, including convictions of Class 1 Misdemeanors.
If the candidate has been convicted of a DWI/DUI in the two years immediately preceding admission.
If the candidate has been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces.
If the candidate has been convicted of any misdemeanor charge in the state of Nebraska.
If the candidate has been convicted of any sexual assault charges.
If the candidate has been convicted of any domestic violence charges. ,, Achieve a number of sit-ups in one minute.
Pass the flexibility requirements.
Should be able to run the mile in half the allotted time. , You can go to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center (NLETC) to download a checklist of the required documents needed to get admitted.
You need to submit this application form as proof that you had gone through the background investigation and have completed all medical tests and have it on hand. , Check the department you are applying to if there are any additional requirements needed. -
Step 3: Candidates are required to go through and pass a physical examination to be administered by a licensed doctor about a year or less prior to admission.
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Step 4: Candidates will go through the following physical exam: Should be able to bench and leg press based on your weight.
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Step 5: Go through and complete the 14-week training course in the Nebraska Police Academy.
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Step 6: Apply to become a police officer in one of the Nebraska police departments.
Detailed Guide
These include:
Be at least 21 years old before completing the training program.
Should be a US citizen.
Earned a high school diploma or GED.
Must have a valid Nebraska driver's license.
This can be done in any Nebraska police station.
The following will be checked during the background investigation:
If the candidate has been convicted or has been pardoned of a crime punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary for a term of one year or more, including convictions of Class 1 Misdemeanors.
If the candidate has been convicted of a DWI/DUI in the two years immediately preceding admission.
If the candidate has been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces.
If the candidate has been convicted of any misdemeanor charge in the state of Nebraska.
If the candidate has been convicted of any sexual assault charges.
If the candidate has been convicted of any domestic violence charges. ,, Achieve a number of sit-ups in one minute.
Pass the flexibility requirements.
Should be able to run the mile in half the allotted time. , You can go to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center (NLETC) to download a checklist of the required documents needed to get admitted.
You need to submit this application form as proof that you had gone through the background investigation and have completed all medical tests and have it on hand. , Check the department you are applying to if there are any additional requirements needed.
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