The LVMPD is an EEO employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Position Description

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

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.

• 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.

• Must be 20 years and 6 months of age by the date of the first exam.
• Must be a Citizen of the United States by the date of the first exam.
• 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.

• Maintain physical fitness to meet all required physical standards for Police Recruit throughout the duration of the academy.
• Obey the laws of the State of Nevada, the County of Clark, and the City of Las Vegas.
• Successfully complete Police Recruit academy training.
• Wear a uniform and maintain a neat and clean appearance.
• Purchase their own equipment required for this position.
• Purchase a vest upon graduation from academy.
• Meet and maintain qualifications on firearms and other weapons.
• Participate in the Department's random drug screening process.
• Maintain a valid Nevada driver license.
• Upon academy graduation, work any hours, days, or shifts, including holidays and weekends, as assigned and be subject to call-back or overtime requirements, if necessary, for effective operations of a 24/7 facility.
• Wear a body camera and vest, and other safety equipment.
• Work any hours, days, or shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• Study the learning materials on off-duty time.
• 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.
• Maintain physical fitness necessary to carry out job duties.
• 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

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  All candidates requiring both exams must come prepared to complete both the Written and Fitness Exams on the date listed above.

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

• 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 NV POST 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.

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.

Inquiries
Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:

• LVMPD Recruiters, 702-828-5787, recruitment@lvmpd.com
• Daphne Diso, Human Resources Technician, m15434d@lvmpd.com
• Rosanne Sorboro Steiner, Analyst, r14786s@lvmpd.com

Vision: The vision of LVMPD is for the Las Vegas community to be the safest community in America. This vision is realized by injecting humanity into every interaction and building trust with the citizens we serve.

Mission: The mission of the LVMPD is to provide exceptional police services in partnership with the community. Prioritizing the mental and physical well-being of employees enables our department to perform at exceptional levels and build meaningful relationships with community members.

Values: The acronym "I CARE" is the guiding principle for each and every LVMPD member. This acronym represents the values of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department: Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The values are supported by behaviors, demonstrated by the actions of members, as they live these values. All members are expected to represent the values of the LVMPD while in the workplace and off-duty.

EEO: The LVMPD is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments to the competitive service shall be made withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, military service,or political affiliation and shall be based on merit and fitness only.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.lvmpd.com

humanresources@lvmpd.com

• 1 – 14 years of service:4.62 hours per pay period (3 weeks per year)
• 15 – 19 years of service:6.15 hours per pay period (4 weeks per year)
• 20 + years of service:7.68 hours per pay period (5 weeks per year)

• Deferred Compensation (457b):Employees may elect to make pre-tax contributions of their income into an approved deferred compensation qualified plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:Employees may elect to make pre-tax contributions to a flexible spending account, to be used for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent day care expenses.
• Supplemental Insurance:Supplemental insurance policies are also available, such as short term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance. Deductions for these policies are made on an after tax basis.
• LVMPD Group Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and In Line of Duty Death recompense at $25,000 each.