University Police Officer ; Part-Time

Position: University Police Officer 2 (Part-Time)
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Job Description

University Police Department, Southern Command invites applications for University Police Officer II (Part-Time), multiple positions open. We appreciate your interest in employment at our growing division.

ROLE of the POSITION

University Police Department is conducting a continuous recruitment for current and future openings for University Police Officer 2 (Part-Time). The following law enforcement credentials are categorized as a University Police Officer 2:

* Passed a certified police academy and obtained a Category 1 P.O.S.T. certification;

* Passed field training and;

* Has obtained permanent status as a Police Officer 1 and 2.

Positions may be assigned to any campus to include the College of Southern Nevada, Desert Research Institute, Nevada State College, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

The University Police Officer 2 will work under general supervision, performing journey level law enforcement duties to include protecting university employees, students, and the general public; patrolling and safeguarding the university system properties and surrounding areas; conducting traffic investigations; conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations; preparing for security and law enforcement activities surrounding special events; preparing for appearances in court; performing maintenance on assigned equipment;

performing special assignments related to law enforcement and peace officer functions; and maintaining law and order, among other duties.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Department is a full-service police department comprised of patrol operations, administration, police dispatch and a detective division. Services include a canine program, walking and bicycle patrols, and a pro-active, selective traffic enforcement program and takes a leadership role in preparing the University to respond to large-scale crises and events. The patrol area for Police Services encompasses all Nevada System of Higher Education facilities in the Las Vegas Metropolitan area.

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TESTING NOTICE

Note to Applicant:
Please be advised that a comprehensive background check will be carried out for the candidate(s) chosen for employment. Additionally, all applicants who are required to successfully complete the RECIPROCITY POST HIRE PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST, must do so within 6 weeks post hire.

This recruitment is ONLY for peace officers that currently meet with PO2 credentials identified above or will meet Nevada's reciprocity requirements.

Do You Qualify for Reciprocity?

* for a list of Reciprocity States/Training.

* to read the Minimum Standards of Appointment (NAC 289.110) for a peace officer in Nevada.

* to read the NRS 289.460 Category I and NRS 289.470 Category II peace officer definitions.

PROFILE

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) was established in 1865 and is currently comprised of two doctoral-granting universities, a state college, four comprehensive community colleges and one environmental research institute. The public system of higher education in Nevada is governed by the Board of Regents serving over 100,000 students and 15,000 employees.

University Police Services, Southern Command, is a full service category I law enforcement agency that serves the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the College of Southern Nevada, the Desert Research Institute and Nevada State College. The department consists of 163 employees and has responsibility for the public safety needs of 80,000 students, faculty and staff over an 800 square mile service area.

Law enforcement operations consists of 80 full and part time sworn peace officers, a full service 9-1-1 Center, K-9 operations; emergency management operations with a fully functional EOC and oversight of major special events hosting more than a million visitors a year to various events.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to…