Entry Police Officer

Overview

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.)

For more information please click on these documents:

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, Teamwork, Innovation, and Dedication then you are just the person we are looking for!

An Entry
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.

• 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.
• Testing Requirement - You must take the National Testing Network exam before moving forward in the application process.
• 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 is divided into two squads with days off being Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, or Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
• Must successfully complete probation - The 18 month probation period includes six months in the Police Academy and six months in the Field Training Program. Employees will be required to learn, memorize, and apply material, including self-study. Employees will be evaluated regularly.
• Pay Considerations – The starting hourly pay for this position is $33.37 (step
  1). The selected candidate will start at the beginning of the salary range, with no exceptions.

Under direct supervision of the 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.

• Must be at least 21 (20.5 years of age at time of filing).
• Must have a high school diploma or GED at time of filing.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen at time of filing.

• 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.