What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruitment Information Only - Law Enforcement position at City of Las Vegas?
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION ONLY City of Las Vegas, Department of Public Safety |
This informational posting will be active from January through March of 2025 |
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Applications for the next academy will open on April 1, 2025
The Department of Public Safety has 2 sworn officer positions. Visit the links below to review a full job description for each position. | ||
| Position | Entry Pay | Top pay |
| Deputy City Marshal | $57,682 | $92,350 |
| Corrections Officer | $62,825 | $97,684 |
| Corrections Shift Differential Pay: 5% Marshal Shift Differential Pay: Swing 4% Grave 6% |
FREQENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT TATTOOS AND BEARDS |
Visible tattoos are allowed on the arms only. Tattoos on the hands and neck will be evaluated. Tattoos on the head and face are prohibited. Officers may grow a beard no longer than one-half inch. |
FOLLOW DEPARTMENT ACTIVITES |
Follow our Chief on Instagram Chief Potts posts regularly on Instagram. Follow him and stay up to date on all the creative policing the department is doing. |
RIDE-ALONG |
A great way to find out if policing is for you, is to join one of our Marshals for a shift. To request a ride-along, email our recruitment unit at dpsrecruitment@lasvegasnevada.gov |
SATURDAY MORNING PHYSICAL FITNESS SESSIONS One of the first events for each recruitment is the physical readiness test. Physical fitness is an important part of the peace officer job. If you need assistance with preparing for the test, consider joining our Academy Training Staff each Saturday morning for fitness sessions. Email your interest to dpsrecruitment@lasvegasnevada.gov |
Our test standards: video
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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE PHYSICAL READINESS TEST? |
Our applications should expect a very competitive background and assessment process typically includes the following:
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Deputy City Marshals perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of state statutes, city ordinances and other city regulations as defined in state statutes and city ordinance on any real property owned, leased or otherwise under the control of the City of Las Vegas.
Our marshals service an area of 140 square miles and more than 130 city facilities, parks and trails. In addition, in September 2023, a new substation opened at 420 E. Fremont St., Suite 150. The substation is jointly operated by the Department of Public Safety, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Fremont Street Experience security.
As sworn officers they may:
Enforce local and state traffic laws
Pursue individuals observed committing criminal acts
Issue citations
Arrest individuals pursuant to a warrant
Remove abandoned vehicles
Serve warrants
Pursue and arrest felons
Aid victims of crime
Secure crime scenes
Protect other officers and members of the public
Corrections Officers perform a variety of duties to maintain custody and control of inmates being detained in the City's detention facilities; enforce laws and departmental regulations that apply to detention and corrections.
VIDEO LIBRARY |
Experience. One year of work experience (does NOT have to be law enforcement). A Bachelor's degree in any field may substitute for the one year of work experience.
Education. High school diploma or equivalent to graduation from high school date of application.
License. Appropriate valid driver's license date of application and maintenance thereafter.
Age. Be at least 21 years of age at the time of job offer.
Citizenship. Be a United States citizen at time of job offer.
Special to this classification pursuant to NAC 289.110
Have no conviction of a felony in the state of Nevada, or any offense which would be considered a felony if committed in the state of Nevada.
Have no conviction of any crime for which you were required to register and/or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence including use or attempted use of physical force.
Have no conviction of unlawful use, sale, or possession of a control substance.
Department Standards
No convictions with the past 12 months, including DUI.
Drug use (including marijuana and steroids) may be disqualifying.
Two or more alcohol related incidents in the past 48 months is disqualifying.
Suspensions, revocations or cancelations of driver's license within the last three years will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Separation from any branch of the United States Armed Forces under less than "honorable" conditions, or separation honorably from the Armed Forces for reasons of unsuitability or misconduct is disqualifying.
Any active warrant at the time of background interview is disqualifying.
Decertification from any law enforcement agency is disqualifying.
Termination for cause by another criminal justice agency is disqualifying.
Any misrepresentations, either intentionally or unintentionally, will be grounds for disqualification.
Corrections Officer
Deputy City Marshal
Salary : $57,682 - $97,684
