Police Recruit

• BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL DATES TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE TESTING PROCESS.*

Salary Information:*

Starting Annual Salary:

$62,549.42

Upon completion of Academy (Police Officer I):

$65,507.89

Six months after graduation (4% merit increase):

$68,128.21

12 months after graduation (4% merit increase):

$70,853.33

18 months after graduation (Police Officer II):

$72,222.33

10 years after hire date (Police Officer III):

$102,752.00

15 years after hire date (Police Officer IV):

$111,173.62

20 years after hire date (Police Officer V):

$115,620.57

• The above figures do not include future Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA), Public Employee Retirement System (NVPERS), or collective bargaining agreement changes.

DEFINITION

Incumbents attend, participate, and successfully complete the POST-certified Police Recruit Training Academy prior to being commissioned as a Police Officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Click here to viewa complete copy of the class specification, including environmental and physical conditions.

Minimum Qualifications/Position-Specific Conditions

Training and Education

• Possession of a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Possession of an appropriate, valid Nevada driver license at the time of hire.

Best Candidates Will Have

• Some courses/classroom credits beyond high school;
• Three or more years of public contact experience;
• At least one year of experience in law enforcement or criminal justice;
• Strong work history, including no terminations, minimal turnover and high commitment to employers;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Proficiency in speaking, understanding,reading and writing in Spanish;
• Flexible schedules; and
• A commitment to complete the Academy and Field Training.

Special To This Classification

• Must be 20 years and 6 months of age by the date of the first exam for the position.
• Must be a Citizen of the United States by the date of the first exam for the position.
• Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to any law, including NRS 202.360 or 18 U.S. Code § 921-922.
• Must meet all minimum standards for appointment to perform duties of a peace officer under NAC 289.110.

Conditions of Employment

In addition to the General Conditions of Employment found here,the following specific conditions of employment and physical conditions apply to this position:

• Wear a uniform and maintain a neat and clean appearance.
• Study the learning materials on off-duty time.
• Obey the laws of the State of Nevada, City of Las Vegas and the County of Clark.
• Purchase their own equipment that is required for this position.
• Wear a body camera and vest, and other safety equipment.
• Work anyhours, days, or shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• Participate in the Department's random drug screening process.
• Maintain physical fitness necessary to carry out jobduties.
• Comply with the Department's rules and regulations.
• Adhere to the Department's values represented by the "ICARE"acronym.
• Stay current on their training.
• Obtain/maintain a Nevada driver license, and register/maintain registration of personal vehicle with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety (DMV).
• Undergo a background investigation, which will include a polygraph, drug test, medical exam, standard hearing test and psychological testing.
• Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
• Accept the requirements of the specific area of assignment.
• Personal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages or patches except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.
• All physical and mental conditions sufficient to meet all standards required for successful completion of the entire Police Recruit academy training, including but not limited to shooting a Department-approved firearm; deploying other Department-approved weapons; maintaining Department-approved firearms qualification; and engaging in defensive tactics.
• Vision sufficient to read the computer screen, as well as fine print in documents.
• Hearing sufficient to hear, discriminate, localize, and respond accordingly to a variety of speech and environmental sounds in a variety of situations, including face-to-face communications, telephone conversations, or radio communications, in accordance with Department standards.
• Dexterity and mobility sufficient to perform the following: operate standard police and office equipment; operate motorized vehicles; climb stairs; sprint from one location to another during code response and run for an extended period of time.
• Agility sufficient to twist, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach forward, jump, and reach overhead.
• Strength sufficient to subdue and restrain persons and drag, lift, or carry persons or objects.
• Endurance sufficient to perform the following: sit at personal computer terminals or in a vehicle for extended periods of time; stand and move around while working indoors or outdoors; wear a mask or other protection equipment for extended periods of time.
• Alertness sufficient to be aware of surroundings at all times.

Selection Process

Application Filing

Applications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time (PST). Decisions on an applicant's qualifications for this position will be made solely on the information contained in the application and therefore, should be filled out in its entirety.

To determine your status after submitting an employment application, you may access your account by going to https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/lvmpd.

Application Screening (Pass/Fail)

Applications will be reviewed to determine those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. These qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the remainder of the testing process set forth below. Applicants will be notified of the results of the screening process via email by 5:00 pm (PST) on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. It is your responsibility to confirm your eligibility to test for this position by contacting the OHR representative listed below in the Inquiries Section.

• For the December Police Recruit testing, there are TWO testing date options to choose from. You will ONLY need to choose ONE option from the list of dates below.*

OPTION #1:

Exam Dates*

Exam #1: Written Exam (Weighted 100%) - Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Exam #2: Fitness Exam (Pass/Fail) - Wednesday, December 4, 2024

OPTION #2:

Exam Dates*

Exam #1: Written Exam (Weighted 100%) - Saturday, December 14, 2024

Exam #2: Fitness Exam (Pass/Fail) -Saturday, December 14, 2024

All candidates must come prepared to complete both the Written Exam as well as the Fitness Exam on the dates listed above.

The LVMPD reserves the right to modify the selection processes and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

Due to security reasons, personal belongings permitted in the testing facility will be limited. Items such as large backpacks, briefcases, duffle bags or similar items may not be allowed. Those items permitted will be left to the discretion of the LVMPD employees administering the examination and may be subject to a search.

• If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference Points and want to be considered for them, you MUST attach your DD214, Member-2 or 4 or Statement/Proof of Service to your application showing 181 days of active duty, good standing and/or honorable discharge. This is the ONLY time your proof of military service will be accepted. For more information on Veteran's Preference Points, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the employment page at https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/apply-now/frequently-asked-questions.

Helpful Tools

A Study Guide is available to assist candidates in preparing for the above selection process. Click here to access the Study Guide.

Pre-Hire Requirements

Candidates who successfully complete the above selection process will undergo a thorough background investigation which will include an interview measuring suitability and motivation, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and medical exam. A polygraph examination can be stressful and may affect existing medical or psychological conditions or ongoing treatment. Candidates are encouraged to consult with their personal physicians to discuss whether the polygraph will affect a condition or treatment and then follow the guidance of their medical professional.

The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards. LVMPD employees participate in the Department's random drug screening process. For more information on the background process, click https://youtu.be/LpAUnwRbT9o for a quick video or https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/employment-standards/background-investigation for specific information.

If successful on this background process and selected for potential hire, you will be required to successfully complete the following before attending the Academy:

• Post-background NV POST Physical Fitness Exam for all candidates waiting longer than six months to start an academy. Candidates must successfully complete this prior to being given a conditional offer of employment.
• Local Candidates - scheduled at select times of their choice.
• Out of State Candidates - scheduled automatically during the background process in conjunction with the medical exam.

Pre-Academy NVPOST Physical Fitness Exam - scheduled approximately two weeks prior to the Academy start date and is conducted by the Academy staff.Medical Exam - scheduled approximately five weeks prior to the Academy.

Candidates are given a conditional offer of employment which states the offer is contingent upon passing the medical exam and the pre-academy NV POST Fitness Exam.

Two NV POST Physical Fitness Exam fails will result in a 6-month disqualification before being eligible to apply again. Any requests by a candidate to defer to a later academy must be approved by the Director of the Office of Human Resources.

Academy and Field Training.

The LVMPD Police Recruit Academy will be held at the Jerry Keller Training Center, 9880 W. Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89129 over a 26- to 28-week period. Upon successful completion of the Academy, candidates will be assigned to the Field Training Program (FTEP) to complete 24 weeks of field training.

It is imperative that candidates prepare themselves for the rigorous demands of the Academy, both physically and mentally. Academically, the Academy is equivalent to a college classroom. This, coupled with the intense physical fitness each recruit must complete, can be very demanding. Recruits should be prepared for this environment to increase their chances of successful completion.

Additional Information

Please visit the FAQs and General Conditions of Employment under Employment Standards available on our employment site for a listing of the LVMPD's open competitive selection and employment policies, and other pertinent information. Please visit www.protectthecity.com for additional information pertaining to the LVMPD and its hiring process, including a video demonstration of each physical fitness exercise and sample oral boards.

Inquiries

Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:

• LVMPD Recruiters, recruitment@lvmpd.com, 702-828-5787
• Shanell Moss, Human Resources Technician, s16854m@lvmpd.com, 702-828-3008
• Kriza Dagdag, Staff Specialist, k16830d@lvmpd.com, 702-828-5519

If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process, contact Staff Specialist Kriza Dagdag at k16830d@lvmpd.com or 702-828-5519.