Police Officer – Lateral
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, maintains high visibility on school property to ensure a safe, secure, and nurturing learning environment; prevents and responds to crimes against persons and Clark County School District (CCSD) property
Essential Functions:
1. Responsible for maintaining high visibility on school campuses and CCSD ancillary facilities in order to enforce and support laws, regulations, and
procedures; ensures the safety of students and personnel and safeguards CCSD property.
2. Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations; develops personal contacts and informants for investigative purposes.
3. Adheres to General Orders and all applicable CCSD regulations.
4. Investigates crime and other school related incidents (burglary, theft, arson, malicious mischief, vandalism, assault, etc.) and writes appropriate reports.
5. Interrogates, apprehends, cites, executes warrants and arrests, transports, books, and advises suspects of their constitutional rights.
6. Secures and impounds evidence for legal proceedings.
7. Testifies in court and at administrative hearings, as required.
Requirements:
- High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., General Educational Development (GED), foreign equivalency, etc.).
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be a United States (U.S.) citizen.
- Must have and maintain a safe driving record for the duration of the assignment.
- A valid driver’s license that allows the applicant/employee to legally operate a motor vehicle in Nevada. If not in possession at the time of application, must obtain a valid driver’s license prior to the approval of final selection. License must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
- Copy of current driving history (dated within six (6) months from the date printed) issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), is required at time of application/Qualified Selection Pool (QSP) placement and at the time of interview, prior to final selection.
- Birth Certificate, U.S. Passport, Certificate of Naturalization, or Certificate of U.S. Citizenship.
- Valid Nevada POST Basic Category I certification or Academy Certificate from a Category I Nevada Police Academy in possession at time of application.