Neb. Rev. §81-1414 (6) defines a person who has not been awarded a certificate or diploma as a Noncertified Conditional Officer (NCO).
An individual may be employed by a law enforcement agency as a “Trainee”. This is a civilian employee who has been hired with the intent that the applicant will be appointed as a law enforcement officer upon completion of certification training.
A trainee is not given law enforcement authority and cannot carry out law enforcement functions.
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Non-Certified Conditional Officer |
Trainee |
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Civilian Position |
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X |
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Appointed Law Enforcement Officer |
X |
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Change in Status within 7 days |
X |
X |
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Interact with the Public |
X |
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Length of Employment |
16 Weeks |
No Limit |
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Meets Academy Admission Standards |
Upon Hiring |
Before acceptance into Basic |
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Apply For the Next Basic |
Immediately |
Immediately |
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Packet due |
21 days from hire |
60 days after hire; no less than 30 days prior to the start of basic |
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Psychological Examination |
Prior to Hiring |
Prior to Academy Acceptance |
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Interact with the Public |
After 80 hours of training |
No |
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80 Hours of Training Required |
X |
No |
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Carry a firearm |
After 80 hours of training |
No |
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Ride with an FTO |
After 80 hours of training |
No |
NCO
If the NCO interacts with the public in a law enforcement capacity and carries a firearm before they attend the academy, the NCO must complete pre-academy requirements listed below
- After Application packet approved by NLETC
- Complete the pre-academy training requirements. §81-1414 (6)(c)(i)-(vii).
- Training requirement completed, submit training verification form to the Director pursuant to §81-1414 (6)(d).
- Training must be completed prior to interacting with the public and carrying a firearm.
- Field Training (FTO )§81-1414 (6) (e) noncertified conditional officer shall not interact with the public unless such officer is under the direct supervision of a field training officer (FTO)
- Complete the pre-academy training requirements. §81-1414 (6)(c)(i)-(vii).
NCO Limitations §81-1414 (6) (f) “a noncertified conditional officer shall not, without direct guidance and authorization from an approved field training officer".
- (i) Ride in a marked police cruiser;
- (ii) Make arrests;
- (iii) Interview suspects, victims, or witnesses; or
- (iv) carry out any other law enforcement function
NCO’s who do not interact with the public in a law enforcement capacity
- Do not need to complete the 80 hours of training.