Outside Employment

Omaha Police Department (OPD) employees may engage in outside employment, but it must be approved by the Chief of Police or designee.

Outside work must not conflict with OPD duties or reflect negatively on the City of Omaha.

All OPD sworn employees must follow department rules and regulations while working outside employment.

Sworn employees must follow standard inspection requirements while engaging in outside work.

Sworn employees must maintain a professional demeanor and avoid tasks that compromise OPD's image while working outside employment.

OPD employees cannot exceed a total of 68 hours in a 7-day period or 12 hours in a 24-hour period, including OPD work hours.

Sworn employees are restricted from wearing their OPD uniform outside the city limits of Omaha.

The Chief of Police can grant approval on a case-by-case basis for sworn employees to wear the OPD uniform outside the city limits and within Douglas County.

Lateral-hire probationary sworn OPD employees can engage in outside employment with proper approval and adherence to OPD policies.

All sworn OPD employees, both full-time and part-time, must follow the same rules and requirements when seeking approval for outside employment.

Sworn OPD employees seeking outside employment must submit a request form to the BIU through their chain of command.

The approval for outside employment is in writing and does not expire, but the Chief can revoke it at any time.

Changes in employment details like employer name or location require a new request form.

Security company employees need to list all businesses and addresses where they will provide services.

Employees providing security services to businesses with multiple locations, like supermarkets, should list each address.

All sworn employees must explain their duties and responsibilities while working outside employment.

Employees working outside of their regular OPD duties are considered agents of the OPD. This means both the employee and the OPD could be held responsible for any actions taken during their outside employment.

Sworn employees may borrow a portable radio while working outside employment if available, but they must inform the 911 dispatcher of their location, serial number, and work hours.

Failure to check in with the 911 dispatcher during an outside employment shift could delay help from on-duty officers and result in jeopardizing officer safety.

Sworn employees who are equipped with a Body Worn Camera (BWC) must use it while performing uniformed outside work, adhering to OPD’s BWC policy.

Sworn employees in the Early Deferred Retirement Option (EDRO) program are not allowed to work outside employment wearing the official OPD Standard Duty Uniform.

New-hire probationary sworn employees must complete four months of on-the-job training before they are allowed to engage in any type of outside work.

Lateral-hire probationary sworn employees are not allowed to engage in outside work until they finish their on-the-job training with the OPD.

All outside employment for sworn employees must be approved according to OPD policies and procedures.

OPD employees must complete Form 89A for approval of outside employment that does not involve the OPD uniform or require the use of a gun or badge.

Applies when an employee's outside work requires them to wear part or all of the OPD uniform or use a badge or gun.

OPD employees can only be approved for outside employment at locations listed in the ODETS database. For other locations, an OPD Form 89 must be submitted for approval.

A person can only provide Emergency Approval for outside employment under certain conditions, such as within 72 hours of the employment commencement.

The BIU, designated by the Chief of Police, is responsible for reviewing and approving outside employment requests.

The BIU maintains electronic records of all forms and emails approved copies to employees. Original forms are scanned and archived, and the originals are destroyed.

Denied outside employment requests are returned with an explanation and resubmission instructions, if applicable.

The BIU must approve the type of outside employment before an emergency approval can be granted.

Omaha Police Department (OPD) employees can't work in places that sell illegal goods, have previous convictions for illegal alcohol sales, or have owners with those convictions.

Any job outside of OPD duties requires approval to ensure it doesn't interfere with police work or damage OPD's image.

The Bureau of Investigations and Units (BIU) inspects businesses to ensure they meet OPD standards before officers can work there.

OPD officers can be denied outside employment if the BIU finds something concerning about the business's history.

The BIU keeps a list of businesses approved for outside employment; employees can check if a business is approved on the ODETS system.

Outside employment must be approved if it involves working in a uniform or doing non-uniform activities.

OPD employees cannot engage in certain prohibited activities like working at illegal establishments or participating in activities that reflect poorly on the department

The Executive Services Bureau (ESB) handles any issues related to revoking or updating outside employment approval.

Sworn Omaha Police Department (OPD) employees are prohibited from performing certain services while on duty, such as working in a bar or collecting debts. This ensures that officers' focus remains on law enforcement duties.

OPD employees are restricted from working outside employment while on specific leaves or in certain duty statuses, like sick leave, military leave, or administrative leave.

OPD employees must inform their supervisors and dispatch if they are assigned to an investigation at a location where they are employed in outside employment. This helps to avoid potential conflicts of interest.

OPD employees cannot wear their uniform while performing non-law enforcement services, like waiting tables or driving for a ride-sharing company. This prevents confusion and ensures the public recognizes them as officers when they are on duty.

While on leave, OPD employees are prohibited from engaging in any outside employment regardless of prior approval, to safeguard the public's perception of the department and ensure they remain available for their primary duties.

Sworn officers are prohibited from participating in activities that could be construed as a conflict of interest, like directly serving the public in a commercial capacity.

Sworn OPD employees must disclose if they are working outside employment at the location of a specific investigation to ensure appropriate response and eliminate any potential bias.

OPD employees are restricted from any outside work activities related to commercial service while wearing their uniform to avoid blurring the lines between their official duties and personal business.