POLICE OFFICER Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clarkcounty/jobs/newprint/4701309) Apply  POLICE OFFICER Salary $30.55 - $47.03 Hourly Location Clark County - Las Vegas, NV Job Type PERMANENT Job Number 28110X Department Administrative Services Opening Date 10/29/2024 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions ABOUT THE POSITION The Clark County Office of Public Safety is seeking qualified candidates to fill vacancies for the position of Office of Public Safety, Police Officer. This position requires a Nevada State Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I Certificate or the completion of a certified Nevada Police Academy Category I training program at time of application. This entry level class is characterized by immediate responsibility for preservation of County property, security and enforcement of Nevada statutes, County ordinances, and rules and regulations. Under general supervision the incumbent will participate in field training and an evaluation program, patrol County parks and other County facilities, assist the public, make arrests, control crime, prevent or detect violations of law, and enforce state and local laws. This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process. PLEASE NOTE: Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T. Certification: A valid copy of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I certification is required at time of application. Applications submitted without valid P.O.S.T. Category I certification will be considered as an incomplete application. Certificates may also be emailed to cchrinfo@clarkcountynv.gov. The candidates name, recruitment title, and exam/job number must be listed in the email. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. Working Conditions: Must carry a firearm and meet and maintain applicable certification. Must work for extended periods of time outdoors and in potentially life-threatening situations. Licensing/Certification and other Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada State Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I Certification or have completed a certified Nevada Peace Academy Category I training program at time of application. Must be capable of passing Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I State Physical Fitness Examination as defined by NAC 289.205. Must meet the minimum standards for appointment as defined in NAC 289.110. Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. In addition to the minimum requirements, per Nevada P.O.S.T. (NAC 289.110), no person may be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer unless he or she: + Is a citizen of the United States. + Is at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. For the full listing of NAC.289.110 minimum requirements, visit: www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-289.html Nevada Police Academy Graduates: Within 16 weeks of date of hire, must pass the Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I Physical Fitness Examination. Within one year of hire must pass the Nevada P.O.S.T. Proficiency Examination, administered by Nevada P.O.S.T. Out-of-State Candidates: Applicants with P.O.S.T. certifications outside the State of Nevada must provide documentation at time of application proving their certification meets Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I standards. Within one year of hire must complete requirements and receive Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I Certification. For information on Nevada P.O.S.T reciprocity requirements visit: http://post.nv.gov/Training/Reciprocity/ . Failure to complete required training or receive required certification shall be proper cause for termination. Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. The background investigation may include a psychological and polygraph evaluation. Periodic background investigations may be conducted. Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions. Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Provides information and appropriate assistance concerning County programs and facilities; explains and interprets County rules and regulations, County ordinances, state statutes, etc.; l provides reports as required to supervisor's office; patrols parks and other County facilities for the purpose of assisting the public, making arrests or issuing citations for major violations on foot and by vehicle, controlling crime, preventing or detecting violations of law, and enforcing state and local laws; performs investigative duties regarding complaints and incidents; assists other law enforcement agencies when necessary; provides crowd and traffic control coverage at special events and assigned activities; assists and provides appropriate first aid and CPR; writes detailed reports on all accidents, arrest reports, other necessary reports; testifies in court when necessary; transports and books arrested persons; responds to emergencies at park locations and County facilities as necessary; drives a County vehicle to transport persons, travel to various locations, respond to emergency situations, and conduct law enforcement duties; uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; performs other similar and related duties as required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility to work in a public safety setting, including traverse difficult terrain, stamina to stand, walk and/or run for extended period of time, and strength to physically restrain, arrest and /or eject individuals; occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds; vision to use standard office equipment and read printed materials including a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: + Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options + More Money in Your Pocket + 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement + No Social Security Deduction + No State Income Taxes + Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO) + Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\_management/employee\_and\_retiree\_health\_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium + Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills) + 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost + Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health + Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service + Dental + Vision + Life Insurance – Employer Paid + AD&D – Employer Paid + Long Term Disability – Employer Paid + Generous Leave Accruals that include: + 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday + Paid Vacation Leave + Paid Sick Leave + Holiday Leave + Other leave options + Catastrophic Leave + Parental Leave – Up to 90 days + Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include + Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance. + Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care. + Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance + TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available + Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan + Employee Assistance Program + Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month *Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit. 01 Prior to selection, a thorough background will be conducted. This review will include an examination by a licensed psychologist, polygraph, medical examination and criminal background assessment. Character above reproach pursuant to NRS 289.555 and NAC 289.110. No person will be eligible for employment as a Office of Public Safety Police Officer I who has been convicted of any crime for which the applicant is required to register and/or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence including use/attempted use of physical force. Applicants with lesser criminal records will be evaluated on an individual basis. + I have read and understand the statement above. 02 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certification: A valid copy of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I certification is required at time of application. Applications submitted without valid P.O.S.T. Category I certification will be considered as an Incomplete Application. Certificates may be attached to application or also emailed to tabitha.scarbrough@clarkcountynv.gov. The Candidate's name, Recruitment title, and Exam /Job Number must be clearly written on the certificate. + I understand that my application will be considered Incomplete if a valid copy of my Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I certification is not attached to my application at time of submission. 03 The following questions (3-9) will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Which best describes your level of education? + Some High School + High School Diploma or GED + Trade School or Technical Degree + Some College (1-29 semester credits) + Some College (30-59 semester credits) + Some College (60-89 semester credits) + Some College (90-120+ semester credits) + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or higher + None of the above 04 Please indicate your Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I certification. + I have a valid Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I Certificate + I have a valid out-of-state certification that meets Nevada P.O.S.T. reciprocity standards + I do not have a valid Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I Certificate 05 If you selected that you have a valid out-of-state certification in the previous question, please indicate the issuing State and Category of your certification that meets Nevada P.O.S.T. reciprocity for Category I. See reference at: http://post.nv.gov/Training/Reciprocity/. If none, enter N/A. 06 Please attach a copy of your current P.O.S.T Certification. + A copy of my Nevada P.O.S.T Certification is attached + A copy of my out-of-state P.O.S.T Certification is attached + I do not have a P.O.S.T Certification 07 Have you completed a certified Police Academy Category I training program? + Yes + No + Not Applicable 08 Nevada Police Academy Graduates: Within 16 weeks of date of hire, must pass Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I Physical Fitness Examination. Within one year of hire must pass the Nevada P.O.S.T. Proficiency Examination, administered by Nevada P.O.S.T. + If I have graduated from a Nevada Police Academy, I understand the requirements of the above statement. + I have not I graduated from a Nevada Police Academy. 09 Do you currently hold a valid driver's license? + Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license. + Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state. + No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license. 10 The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience. I understand that: A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area) B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application; C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer; D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points; E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process; F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment. + I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment. 11 Indicate your full-time professional experience working in law enforcement. + No Experience + Less than 2 years + 2 to 3 years + 3 to 4 years + 4 to 5 years + More than 5 years 12 Indicate your full-time professional experience enforcing federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. + No Experience + Less than 2 years + 2 to 3 years + 3 to 4 years + 4 to 5 years + More than 5 years 13 Indicate your full-time professional experience conducting investigations and writing reports. + No Experience + Less than 2 years + 2 to 3 years + 3 to 4 years + 4 to 5 years + More than 5 years 14 Indicate your full-time professional experience interacting with individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained. + No Experience + Less than 2 years + 2 to 3 years + 3 to 4 years + 4 to 5 years + More than 5 years 15 Indicate your full-time professional experience working with employees and the public regarding safety and security concerns. + No Experience + Less than 2 years + 2 to 3 years + 3 to 4 years + 4 to 5 years + More than 5 years 16 Indicate your full-time professional experience enforcing laws, issuing citations and warnings. + No Experience + Less than 2 years + 2 to 3 years + 3 to 4 years + 4 to 5 years + More than 5 years 17 Indicate your full-time professional experience in the preparation, review, and approval of law enforcement related reports. + No Experience + Less than 2 years + 2 to 3 years + 3 to 4 years + 4 to 5 years + More than 5 years 18 Indicate your full-time professional experience testifying in Court. + No Experience + Less than 2 years + 2 to 3 years + 3 to 4 years + 4 to 5 years + More than 5 years Required Question Agency Clark County Address 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791 Phone (702)455-4565 Website http://www.clarkcountynv.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email