Police Officer

Salary: $32.42 – $50.28 Hourly

Closing Date: 3/31/2026

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs law enforcement duties related to detecting, preventing, and investigating crime and maintaining law and order; and performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

• Community Impact: Play a key role in creating a safer, more connected community through proactive policing, and community engagement.
• Professional Development & Career Growth: Attend comprehensive academy training, ongoing skill development, opportunities for promotions and specialized assignments and professional development within the department.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, employer-paid enrollment into Nevada PERS, uniform allowance, generous paid time off, low cost of living, no state income tax, and much more!
• Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with four 10-hour days, overtime opportunities, access to onsite gym equipment during breaks, and additional work-life balance benefits.

Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license. Upon hire, possess a Nevada or “border state” driver license under conditions defined by Nevada Revised Statute 483.035.
• Must be a U.S. citizen by the time of application.
• Must be at least 20 years of age at the time of application, and age 21 by the start of the academy.
• Must have no convictions for offenses greater than a misdemeanor. Must have no convictions for offenses of domestic violence.
• Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/40 in one eye and 20/30 in both eyes.
• Hearing must be 30 decibels or less for each ear.
• Must successfully complete the Henderson Police Department Academy within the time frame prescribed by the department.
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.
• Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment.