The Grand Island Police Department
is Hiring Officers

#BEGIPD

What's That Mean For You?

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The Grand Island Police Department is Growing

We're looking for candidates with courage, commitment and integrity who understand the spirit of service and are looking to give back to the community. The Grand Island PD is growing with the introduction of 21st century technology and tools.

We offer great pay and benefits (one of the highest paid in the state) with 100% paid tuition for Associate and Bachelor's degrees for in-state colleges, plus tuition assistance for graduate degrees.

Already a certified officer? GIPD has a Lateral Program with a $5,000 hiring incentive for certified officers and 50 Hours of leave upon hire.

College student? GIPD offers a delayed entry program for current college students.


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GIPD Has a Place for You

The GIPD offers over 20 specialty positions designed to help you help our community:


  • Patrol
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Child Abuse Investigators
  • Cyber Crimes
  • Gang Investigators
  • Drug Task Force
  • Evidence
  • SWAT
  • K9 Handler
  • Drone Pilot
  • Accident Reconstructionist
  • Drug Recognition Expert
  • Bicycle Patrol
  • Honor Guard
  • Crisis Negotiator

    • In-house training with certified instructors:

  • Firearms Instructors
  • Defensive Tactics Instructors
  • Less Lethal Instructors
  • Field Training Officers


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    Drone Pilot

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    Criminal Investigations

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    SWAT

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    Evidence

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    Gang Investigators

    Drone Pilot

    The GIPD's Drone Program is designed to provide airborne support to police and emergency operations in a safe, responsible, and transparent manner, for the purpose of increasing the safety and security of citizens.

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    Criminal Investigations

    Criminal Investigators gather facts, collect evidence, interview witnesses, and arrest suspects.

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    SWAT

    The SWAT Team is called upon to respond for service of high-risk search and arrest warrants; incidents involving barricaded suspects, hostage rescues, or active shooters; crowd control; and other situations requiring resources beyond the capacity of the patrol division.

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    Evidence

    The purpose of this position is to collect and process evidence related to crimes. The position is responsible for collecting, processing, safeguarding, and presenting evidence.

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    Gang Investigators

    The Gang Unit investigates gang-related crimes committed by members of criminal street gangs. They have the added responsibility of prevention, intervention, and suppression of criminal gang activity.

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