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Text JoinLPD to 402-207-9717

This is a call to those who are ready to put in the work to help others. An appeal to people of all backgrounds who are ready to commit to doing what’s right. This is an invitation to apply culture, skills and passion to more than just a job—use them to answer a calling.

Create positive change through

Community Action

At the Lincoln Police Department, we know we can’t do our job alone. That’s why we’ve been dedicated to community-based policing since 1975. It’s not a program or policy, but a commitment to a set of values used to guide our law enforcement efforts.

LPD officers work cooperatively with individual citizens, groups and organizations to identify and resolve issues through a combination of prevention, early identification and intervention. It’s a proactive approach designed to help us make a lasting impact in neighborhoods all across the city of Lincoln.

Achieve More

By reaching higher

Make a Connection

Creating partnerships with the people you serve is a key component of police work. It’s why we empower every officer to develop and maintain relationships with citizens, businesses, schools and community organizations. Because making a connection is the best way for you to make a difference.

Be a Positive Force

We’re called to this line of work because we want to be a force for good in our community. As an LPD officer, you’re not just an enforcer of the law—you’re a mentor, educator, mediator, activist and so much more.

Gain Life Experience

As your career progresses, you’ll be exposed to an endless variety of experiences, along with countless opportunities for professional growth. You’ll rapidly acquire a wide range of skills, leading to greater opportunities for advancement into specialized positions more quickly. It’s what makes the job both exciting and rewarding.

“ The legacy of the Lincoln Police Department is dependent on you, our future. Each person in this storied organization is an integral part of ensuring the safety of our community. As a police officer, you will have great latitude in crafting your own unique career path. Be part of a dynamic, highly rewarding and challenging career, the Lincoln Police Department is waiting for you. ”

- Chief Teresa Ewins, Lincoln Police Department

We Answered The Call.

Will you?

Officer Tenney

Officer O'Connor

Investigator Hogan

Get Rewarded

For Rewarding Work

Not only do Lincoln police officers get to make a difference in the community, but they make a great living while doing it. As a new recruit, you’ll be entitled to a competitive starting salary and benefits.

Starting Commissioned Officer Annual Salary: $59,377
Top Officer Pay: $83,932
Earn time and one-half for overtime hours

Pension plan
City-provided life insurance policy
Health and dental insurance
Paid time off including vacation, holidays and sick leave
Bilingual pay for officers with demonstrated proficiency in eligible languages
Educational pay and a tuition reimbursement program
Lateral entry and higher pay grade for applicants with more than one year of law enforcement experience

apply your all

Submit Your Online Application

Your first step: Fill out an online job application. Our academy is certified through the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center and follows the same general admission requirements and certification standards when reviewing applicants.

Assessment

All qualified applicants will be scheduled for a three-part assessment battery that consists of a written test (TABE), physical ability test, and panel interview. The assessment will take place over 1-2 days.

Background Investigation

Applicants advancing to the background investigation will be asked to complete a Personal History Statement. The Personal History Statement will be the basis for a rigorous background investigation.

Conditional Offer Testing

The most qualified candidates are given conditional offers of employment. Applicants must still successfully complete psychological, polygraph and medical examinations prior to a final offer of employment.

Begin LPD Basic Law Enforcement Academy

Those receiving final offers will begin the LPD basic law enforcement academy. A unique program held in a college-style learning environment at the Lincoln Police Department, the academy allows you to continue living at home with no overnights required.

Ready to

Answer the call?

It's time for you to turn your passion and commitment into positive action for the community. It's time to answer the call. Submit your application and take the first step towards becoming a Lincoln police officer.

Apply now