Southeast Community College

Nebraska Law Enforcement

Welcome

What type of job could I get?

Graduate of the Nebraska Law Enforcement program will find employment in law enforcement at the state, county or city level.  This program will also provide advanced placement in a bachelor's degree program.  A bachelor's degree is a qualification for law enforcement positions with the federal government.

How much can I earn?

According to the Nebraska Department of Labor Report (http://www.dol.state.ne.us), workers in this industry are earning an average rate of $15.00 per hour.

The hourly rates will vary by employer and location.  Many employers provide some type of fringe benefits.

To obtain an updated rate of pay or learn more about the type of benefits being provided, please contact the Program Chair.

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Overview

This program provides a track for students at the six community colleges who want to pursue a career in law enforcement.  This track includes criminal justice courses with common learning objectives identified by the colleges and the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center (NLETC) in Grand Island.  As a result of the common learning objectives and courses, the students will complete an abbreviated certification program at the NLETC designated as an internship.  Upon graduation, students will receive an AAS degree and certification as law enforcement officers in the state of Nebraska.

Program graduates are working in large and small law enforcement agencies.  Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification is honored by other states for purposes of employment.

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Requirements

1. Take and pass the required Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) before the processing of any paperwork can be done.
2. Be a citizen of the United States.
3. Be 21 years of age or older.
4. Be a high school graduate or provide GED.
5. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.
6. Have 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/30.
7. Have normal hearing or corrected to normal hearing.
8. Submit 4 fingerprint cards for criminal record search.
9. Possess good character as determined by a thorough background check conducted by the Training Center.
10. Have not used illegal drugs or narcotics in the past two years.
11. Have not been convicted of DUI in the two years immediately preceding admission to the Training Center.
12. Submit to a physical exam within one year prior to admission and provide medical history.
13. Provide current photograph.
14. Provide driving record (obtain from NE Department of Motor Vehicles).
15. Pay $100 non-refundable processing fee.
16. Plan to submit application to the Training Center six months prior to attending.
17. Plan to interview at the Training Center as part of the admission process.
18. Have CPR & First Aid Certification.