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City of Kearney Chief of Police Applications

  

A national search is underway to attract an exceptionally qualified individual to serve as the next Chief of Police for the City of Kearney, Nebraska. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity in a growing, forward-thinking city known for its commitment to public safety and strong community values. 

 Applications are due by May 30th, 2025

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Chief of Police Recruitment Flyer

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On behalf of the professional, dedicated, and proud members of the Kearney Police Department, Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Take a moment to review the following site, which briefly covers the great opportunities, benefits, and resources available through a career with KPD. Employees with the City of Kearney are our most valued resource and we are very selective about who wears the badge of a Kearney Police Officer. At the root of our hiring process are our core values, “Duty, Honor, and Integrity”. Our purpose is to serve Kearney with pride, professionalism, integrity and compassion, with an emphasis on Community Policing. I am proud to work alongside each and every Police Officer within our organization, while serving a community that supports the Kearney Police Department. The City of Kearney is a special place and the Kearney Police Department is a first class organization. I wish you best of luck as you consider this great opportunity. 

- Bryan D. Waugh

Chief of Police

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      Operations Divisions

      Uniform Patrol Bureau

      Criminal Investigations Bureau

      Criminal Investigations Bureau

      Uniform Patrol Bureau is composed of four shifts and handles the bulk of police services.  Daily duties consist of traffic control, accident investigations, preliminary investigations, and community support.

      Criminal Investigations Bureau

      Criminal Investigations Bureau

      Criminal Investigations Bureau

      Criminal Investigations Bureau provides the highest quality criminal investigative support to the Kearney Police Department by conducting timely and thorough criminal  investigations using advanced investigative techniques and forensic equipment. 

      Special Services Unit

      Criminal Investigations Bureau

      Emergency Services Unit

      Special Services Unit includes our K9 Unit, Community Services Officers, School Resource Officers, and Airport Officer currently provides support to the Patrol and the Emergency Services Unit.  Also providing assistance to other surrounding Law Enforcement Agencies.

      Emergency Services Unit

      School Resource Officers

      Emergency Services Unit

      Emergency Services Unit is composed of both the Kearney Police Department and the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office.  This unit conducts high risk warrants and searches.

      School Resource Officers

      School Resource Officers

      School Resource Officers

      School Resource Officers are assigned to all Kearney Public Schools . They are the liaisons between KPD and KPS. They work with the school administration as well as parents on maintaining a safe environment for all students and staff. 

      Motor Unit

      School Resource Officers

      School Resource Officers

      Our Motorcycle Unit focuses on traffic control, parades, motorcades, training, education, patrol duties, and other special events.

      Support Divisions

      Victim Services

      Community Service Officers

      Property and Evidence

       Victim Services provides support to our victims of crimes assisting with court appearances, protection orders, and general information.

      Property and Evidence

      Community Service Officers

      Property and Evidence

       The Property and Evidence Unit is a high-density storage facility which contains over 70,000 items. Over 10,000 items per year are checked into the co-located Property and Evidence Unit. Detailed computer records are kept on each item and bar codes are used to track each item to it's eventual disposition. 

      Community Service Officers

      Community Service Officers

      Community Service Officers

      Our Community Service Officers are non-sworn officers that assist with animal control, parking enforcement, private property accidents, traffic control, and paper service.

      Records

      Staff Services and Training Coordinator

      Community Service Officers

       Records provides support to the department involving police reports, records, archiving of historical data. 

      Staff Services and Training Coordinator

      Staff Services and Training Coordinator

      Staff Services and Training Coordinator

      Staff Services works to coordinate all the necessary training and equipment purchases for our officers.  We are among the best in providing quality trained officers in the state and police officer recruitment. 

      Crime Analysis Unit

      Staff Services and Training Coordinator

      Staff Services and Training Coordinator

      Crime Analysis Unit provides support to Uniform Patrol Bureau and Criminal Investigations Bureau to include intelligence gathering and dissemination and data analysis.

      Advanced Technical services

      Forensic Lab

      Digital Forensic Lab

      Kearney Police Department forensic lab can handle anything from fingerprint identification to serial number restoration.  All of our officers are trained in the use of the available equipment in the processing of evidence.

      Digital Forensic Lab

      Digital Forensic Lab

      The Kearney Police Department and Buffalo County Sheriff's Office operate one of the best electronic evidence labs in our area.  The lab is composed of multiple officers with advanced training in this field.

      Accident and Crime Scene Reconstruction

      Accident and Crime Scene Reconstruction

      The Accident/Scene Reconstruction Team is comprised of both the Kearney Police Department and the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office.  The team investigates and assists with major accident and crime scene investigations.

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