Lateral Police Officer

Modified Entry Police Officer

Exciting announcement! We are offering up to $40,000 in hiring bonuses! These include bonuses for lateral officers, veterans, a relocation bonus, and an employee referral bonus. All subject to requirements and at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career. Meaningful work awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas. We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow! If you value accountability, communication, and teamwork then you are just the person we are looking for!

A Police Officer is an essential member of our team, we invite you to apply and help contribute to CNLV's growing success! Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.

Essential Information

• Submit a Complete Application For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application by providing sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications, attach any documents as necessary, 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, 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 training program Laterals will not have to complete a full academy, but are required to complete an advanced academy. Advanced academy consists of learning the departments policy and procedure, defensive tactics, firearms training, preparation for the POST Certification (if not an in-state lateral), along with other training. Field training is broken down into four phases throughout 18 weeks. Failure to successfully complete the eighteen (18) month probationary requirements will result in immediate termination.
• Pay Considerations The starting hourly pay for this position is $28.86 (step 1). The selected candidate for this position starting salary is dependent on education, qualifications, and experience. An increase in starting pay may be evaluated by years of service and approved by the Chief. Existing employees will receive increases as outlined by their bargaining agreement.

The Role

This LATERAL POLICE OFFICER position is designed for officers that are currently employed with another agency AND have a Category I Nevada POST Certificate OR are currently employed as a Police Officer in one of the states listed on the Nevada P.O.S.T. website. To view these states, please visit : https : / / post.nv.gov / Training / Reciprocity / .

A copy of the applicant's current and valid Peace Officer Certification certificate MUST be scanned and attached to the on-line application.

Under direct supervision of chain of command, this position is responsible for the performance of professional police work in preserving and protecting public peace and safety, protecting life and preventing crime through proper enforcement of the law. The full job description can be found here : https : / / drive.google.com / file / d / 1gdANf6mWxttW4mZNvGHYpu4nXA7JxgB9 / view?usp=drive_link.

Check out some of our benefits here : https : / / drive.google.com / file / d / 1ayTRmU06GRZagZT3-qa4zXyNV0Y1lSqq / view?usp=drive_link.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Other Conditions of Employment

Licenses and Certifications

Out of state applicant's additional requirements :

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. Physical Fitness Test

3. Conditional Offer Letter

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 :

5. Psychological and Medical Evaluations

6. Official 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