What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Henderson, NV?
Salary : $33.90 - $52.58 Hourly
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 0269JAN25-P-MR
Department : Police Department (POCO Only)
Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Position Overview
The Henderson Police Department announces the opening of applications for the position of Police Officer. Processing and testing of applicants will occur throughout the year on an ongoing basis.
The department is seeking dedicated people of character, courage, conscience, and compassion who are interested in a challenging and rewarding career of service to the citizens and community of Henderson.
The pool of candidates from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for the classification of Police Officer for up to one (1) year.
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.
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What does the City of Henderson offer?
- A comprehensive compensation and
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
A robust, employer-paid, retirement package through the
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Required Documents / Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION :
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION :
Written Exam
It is the Candidate's responsibility to schedule and take the written exam with the (NTN) within 30 days of application submittal. Tests can be taken virtually or at ANY of the sites offered by NTN.
The Henderson Police Department offers full testing services for the position of Police Officer through National Testing Network, Inc. To schedule a test, go to , select Law Enforcement - Frontline National from the written exams, scroll to the State of Nevada, and then select the Henderson Police Department .
For any questions regarding the online examination, please contact NTN directly at 1-855-821-3761.
More information on what to expect can be found at the website including :
Candidates who pass all portions of the NTN Law Enforcement test with an overall average score of 75% or higher in the Human Relations Video section, Writing section, and Reading section, will be eligible to continue in the selection process.
HPD will contact candidates after scores are received and processed to inform them of their status in the process.
National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the Henderson Police Department's responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the Department where the final decisions are made.
Physical Fitness Test and Preliminary Interview
Candidates who receive a passing score on the NTN test, will be notified via email to self-schedule for the Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
Those that successfully pass the PFT, will be invited to self-schedule via email for the Preliminary Interview. Preliminary Interviews will be conducted using the video teleconference / meeting application Microsoft Teams.
Groups of applicants will be processed in this manner on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) consists of the following : Vertical Jump14 inchesThe Illinois Agility Run19.5 secondsSit-ups30 sit-upsPush-ups23 push-ups300-meter run68 seconds1.5-mile run16 : 57 (min / sec)
Video Demonstration of Physical Fitness Test
Written Instructions for Physical Fitness Test
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS :
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson on-line application system. Please check your email and / or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
Selection Process
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing, at to request such accommodation prior to any assessment.
IMPORTANT : Appointment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, polygraph examination, medical / physical examination, Psychological examination, drug and alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements of the job . As part of the background investigation, all claims of education and experience made in the employment application process, as well as other information submitted, will be verified.
NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Some candidates may be disqualified indefinitely due to the results of their background investigation.
City of Henderson, Nevada
Police Officers Contract (HPOA)
Benefits Summary
HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE
Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work / Life Wellness Resources
Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%
RETIREMENT
No Social Security tax on employee's wages
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
PAID LEAVE
VACATION
16.67 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond
SICK LEAVE
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
HOLIDAYS
Two (2) floating holidays per year
The ability to bank holidays that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off
WORK WEEK
Corrections Officers : Average 40-hour work week with combination 12-hour days and 8-hour days
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new / hire employees only
IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
Supplemental Insurance : Cancer / Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
Auto and Home Insurance
529 College Savings Plan
Supplemental Term Life Insurance
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Identity and Credit Protection
PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
Long Term Care Life Insurance
NOTE : Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program
Revised 03 / 24
In accordance with the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act, at this stage of the hiring process applicants are not expected or required to reveal any medical or other disability related information about themselves in response to questions on this form or to any other inquiry made prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment.
Are you at least 20 years of age?
Are you a United States citizen?
What is your highest level of completed education?
Are you currently a City of Henderson employee?
Have you ever applied for any position with the Henderson Police Department in the past?
If "Yes" to question 6, please name the position(s) and date(s).
Since the age of 18, have you been convicted of a Felony?
Since the age of 18, have you been convicted of a Gross Misdemeanor?
Since the age of 18, have you been convicted of a crime involving domestic violence?
Do you have a conviction for a DUI within the last 7 years?
How many at-fault traffic accidents have you had in the past three (3) years?
Have you been terminated from employment, or resigned in lieu of termination, from another law enforcement agency within the past 12 months, prior to successful completion of academy training and / or field training?
When was the last time you used marijuana or other THC substances (example : edibles), which were not prescribed to you by a health care professional?
When was the last time you used any of the following substances : LSD, PCP, Acid, Angel Dust, Mushrooms, Peyote, Mescaline, Ecstasy, MDMA, Spice, Bath Salts, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Speed, and / or Crank?
When was the last time you used any opiates (heroin, opium, morphine, fentanyl, etc.) that were not prescribed to you by a health care provider or that were prescribed to you but were misused by you (example - using in excess of what was prescribed by the health care provider)?
When was the last time you used any of the following substances : Non-Prescription Steroids, Inhalants - including Glue, Whip-its, Nitrous Oxide (not while in the care of a health care professional), and / or Spray Paint?
Have you ever sold any illicit drug or controlled substance, with or without profit?
Since the age of 18, have you ever been terminated from employment, or resigned in lieu of termination, for theft, embezzlement, a physical altercation, or fraud?
Since the age of 18, have you ever physically forced another person to have sexual intercourse or engaged in any sexual behavior with a non-consenting partner?
Since the age of 18, have you ever had sex with any person under the age of 16 (not a spouse)?
Do you currently have any tattoos or brands on any of the following places : head, face, throat, upper neck, or hands; which would be visible while wearing a long-sleeved, collared uniform shirt (excluding tattooed wedding band on ring finger or cosmetic tattoos such as eyeliner, eyebrows)?
If you have any body piercings (other than earrings) on any of the following places : head, face, throat, upper neck, or hands; which would be visible while wearing while wearing a long-sleeved, collared uniform shirt, are you willing to remove them prior to commencing your shift each day?
If you become a police officer, you will be faced with life-or-death decisions with little time to think about it first. Are you willing to use force, up to and including deadly force, when it is absolutely necessary in the performance of your duties?
I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understood the Essential Functions expected of a police officer as stated in this job posting, as well as the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities police officers are expected to attain, and agree that I am willing to perform all of these functions should I be hired for this position.
I attest that the information contained in these Supplemental Questions is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any inaccurate information will be grounds for immediate disqualification from the selection process.
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the job posting information and that I have 30 days from the time of submitting this application to complete a self-scheduled written test through National Testing Network. I understand that failure to complete the written test within the 30-day time limit will result in my application being given no further consideration in the selection process.
How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?
If you selected "other" in the previous question, please tell us where you heard about us.
Required Question
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