ENTRY LEVEL Police Officer

The City of La Vista Nebraska is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The La Vista Police Department is a well-respected and modern full service law enforcement agency that embraces a community policing philosophy. Upon completion of the selection process an eligibility list will be certified for current and future openings. The City of La Vista offers an excellent wage and benefit package as well as professional growth opportunities. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED; some college preferred. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by graduation from Police Academy (no upper age requirements), possess a valid Driver's License by hire date, U.S. citizen, no felony convictions or a dishonorable discharge from military service. Salary range $73,652 to $105,019.

All conditional offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a physical examination and drug screening. Please note that any use of marijuana/THC within the past two years or any other Illegal drug use within the last 7 years will result in automatic disqualification.

To be considered for this position, you must complete additional required application materials. These materials will be emailed to you within 48 Business hours after you click Apply.

All forms and documents must be submitted by 12:00 PM on July 20, 2026. EOE.

If you do not receive your application packet within 48 business hours of applying or if you have any questions, please contact La Vista Civil Service Secretary and Chief Examiner, Rachel Carl, CivilService@CityofLaVista.org.

For planning purposes, tentative Entry Level Applicant testing dates (subject to change) are provided below:

• Physical Agility Testing/Written Testing – August 1
• Police Panel Interviews – August 19
• Civil Service Interviews – October 13

**La Vista Police Department Website**