Entry Police Officer Job at City of North Las Vegas
The City of North Las Vegas is excited to announce a continuous (ongoing) recruitment for the position of Police Officer! Candidates will be notified of their status at various times throughout the recruitment process. Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined on this announcement. This posting will close March 1, 2023, or earlier depending on operational needs.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
- Submit a complete application - For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application, and answer ALL questions. Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this announcement and click “SUBMIT” at the end of your application.
- Shift work required - This position supports an operation that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You must be able to work any shift (days, swings, or graveyard), and any day of the week, to including weekends, holidays, and overtime. Currently, the schedule consists of 10-hour shifts and are divided into two squads with days off being Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, or Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
- Must successfully complete probation - The 18 month probation period, which includes six months in the Police Academy and six months in the Field Training Program. Employees will be required to learn, memorize, and apply material, including self-study of material. Employees will be evaluated on a daily basis.
- Pay considerations - The starting hourly pay for this position is $28.02 (step 1). All new employees hired for this position will start at step 1 of the range, no exceptions. Existing employees will receive increases as outlined by their bargaining agreement.
- Background and Disqualifiers – Applicants who proceed in the selection process will be required to complete an extensive police background check. Among other items, the following are disqualifying behaviors –
- Any felony conviction.
- Any domestic violence conviction.
- Gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
- Although there have been recent changes to laws regarding the legal possession and consumption of marijuana, the City of North Las Vegas will continue to adhere to its professional standards and guidelines as it relates to recent and continuous use of the drug.
THE ROLE
Police Officers are an integral part of the North Las Vegas Police Department. Police Officers perform a variety of complex policing duties that includes the following:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs professional police duties in preserving the public peace.
- Protecting life and property; and preventing crime and enforcing laws.
- Protects and preserves public trust by upholding high professional and ethical standards.
- Patrols assigned areas; responds to radio calls and other calls for assistance.
- Protects crime scene and collects evidence and information.
- Investigates civil disorders and investigates and makes decisions at the crime scene.
- Conducts search and seizure.
- Apprehends and makes arrests; takes statements and prepares and writes reports.
- Enforces DUI/Traffic laws.
- Transports persons in custody.
- Provides emergency assistance.
- Write and read reports and other documents.
- Appears in court to present testimony.
- May assist in training new personnel as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED at the time of hire into the position.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
Licenses and Certifications:
- Ability to obtain a Nevada P.O.S.T. Police Officer Certification (within established state time frame).
- Must possess a valid and current state driver's license at time of application. Must possess a valid and current NV state driver's license at time of hire and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record for duration of employment.
Physical and Mental Abilities:
- Must meet City’s medical standards at time of hire and for duration of employment.
- Visual Acuity: Vision 20/20 in best eye and not worse than 20/30 in worse eye with/without correction. If correction is necessary, uncorrected vision no worse than 20/100 in each eye.
- Color Vision: Must recognize 4/6 plates on titmus color vision test
- Hearing: Average hearing 1000/2000/3000 HZ must not exceed 25db. No single reading to exceed 35db at 500/1000/2000/3000/4000HZ. A hearing aid can be accepted with a letter from an audiologist indicating proper fit and level of hearing correction in both ears.
- Ability to learn and follow rules and regulations of the NLVPD and of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances as applicable to the police officer function.
- Ability to maintain satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to apply police science principles, practices, methods, techniques and equipment as required on assigned.
- Ability to make quick, sound and logical decisions in emergency situations and be able to work under strict discipline.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Ability to learn and use bilingual proficiency and to establish and maintain effective working and public relations.
- Ability to learn proper and correct care and use of firearms, camera, department radio, computers and other police related equipment.
SELECTION PROCESS
1. National Testing Network comprehensive test; To test for this position, visit www.NationalTestingNetwork.com
2. Physical Fitness Test
3. Background Investigation
Includes an extensive background check, polygraph/CVSA examination, medical/drug screen exam. All top scoring candidates must pass the Background Investigation in order to move forward in the process.
5. Conditional Offer Letters
4. Psychological and Medical Evaluations
5. Official Offers
BACKGROUND PROCESS & PRE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for this position are subject to pre-employment screenings and employment is contingent upon these results. Pre-employment screenings may include but are not limited to: local, state, and federal criminal history checks, and may require submission of fingerprints; drug screen; and physical examinations to include a psychological evaluation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather
- Regular and timely attendance is required.
- The City of North Las Vegas provides service 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
All selected candidates will start at Step 1 with an hourly rate of $28.05.
The City of North Las Vegas offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes:
- Comprehensive group health insurance plan
- Disability insurance
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Vacation, Sick leave, and excellent retirement benefits
- Bilingual pay (testing required)
- Educational Incentive (Annually)
- Associates Degree: $375
- Bachelor’s Degree: $750
- Master’s Degree: $900
- People Group: Police Non Supervisor
- Grade: POA-66
- Minimum Salary: 28.02
- Maximum Salary: 47.24
- Pay Basis: HOURLY
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