Modified Police Officer

Salary: 34.24-53.12 hourly

Position Summary:

This MODIFIED ENTRY POLICE OFFICER position is designed for officers who have completed an academy at their own expense or by sponsorship of an organization, which is certified by the State of Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), AND who do not meet the requirements of Lateral Entry, but have attained a Category I Certificate, and are currently employed with a law enforcement agency. Applicants who are not employed by a law enforcement agency at the time of application must apply within one year of graduating from the academy or within one year of their last service date with a law enforcement agency.

Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED at time of filing.
• U.S. citizen at time of filing.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of filing.
• Applicant shall possess a valid Category I (Police Officer) Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate or valid equivalent Peace Officer Certificate from one of the above listed states. A copy of the applicant’s current and valid Nevada POST Category I certificate or equivalent MUST be attached to the online application.
• Character above reproach pursuant to NRS 289.555 and NAC289.110.
• No person will be eligible for employment as a Police Officer 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.
• All personnel must reside in the greater Las Vegas Metropolitan area, such as North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, or the City of Las Vegas, unless authorized by the Chief of Police.
• Valid Nevada Class C driver’s license at time of hire with satisfactory driving record.
• 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.
• MUST pass a Nevada POST approved Physical Agility Test after hire.
• MUST pass an 80 hour on-line Reciprocity certification training program after hire.
• MUST pass Nevada POST written state certification examination after hire.
• Peace Officer Certification MUST be current and no prior suspensions or revocations.