Entry Police Officer

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