Entry Police Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Must be at least 21 (20.5 years of age at time of filing).
• Must have a high school diploma or GED at time of filing.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen at time of filing.     

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Complete online application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.

2. National Testing Network comprehensive test; To test for this position, visit  www.NationalTestingNetwork.com

Testing on NTN $65
Testing with NLVPD FREE* (Contact us for your voucher!)
Starting your career in law enforcement PRICELESS

Join us once a month for in-house testing! You can complete your Written Exam, Physical Fitness Test, Fingerprints & receive your invitation to the Background Process, all in ONE DAY! You must contact the Recruiting Division at  JoinNLVPD@cityofnorthlasvegas.com or 702-633-2255 for more information.

3. Physical Fitness Test

4. Pre-Employment Screening –Background Screening/Investigation Includes an extensive background check, polygraph/CVSA examination, medical/drug screen exam, and a psychological evaluation. All top scoring candidates must pass the Background Investigation in order to move forward in the process. Applicants who proceed in the selection process will be required to complete an extensive police background. 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.

5. Conditional Offer Letter 

6. Selection/Offers

The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

QUESTIONS?

For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:

Website: www.JoinNLVPD.com

Email: JoinNLVPD@cityofnorthlasvegas.com

Phone: 702-633-2255 or 702-633-1755  

Facebook: @NLVPD

Instagram: @nlvpdrecruiting

Twitter: @NLVPD

YouTube: North Las Vegas Police Department

For Internal referrals please reach out to:

Human Resources: recruitment@cityofnorthlasvegas.com

Phone: 702-633-1500