Police Recruit

Salary : $62,549.42 - $89,043.51 Annually

Location : Las Vegas, NV

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : C25-001 February

Division : Professional Standards Division

Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 4 / 2025 3 : 00 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : N / A

Position Type : Open Competitive

The LVMPD is an EEO employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Position Description

• BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL DATES TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE TESTING PROCESS.

Salary Information :

Starting Annual Salary :

62,549.42

Upon completion of Academy (Police or Corrections Officer I) :

65,507.89

Six months after graduation (4% merit increase) :

68,128.21

12 months after graduation (4% merit increase) :

70,853.33

18 months after graduation (Police or Corrections Officer II) :

72,222.33

10 years after hire date (Police or Corrections Officer III) : $102,752.0015 years after hire date (Police or Corrections Officer IV) : $111,173.6220 years after hire date (Police or Corrections Officer V) : $115,620.57

DEFINITION

Incumbents attend, participate, and successfully complete the POST-certified Police Recruit Training Academy prior to being commissioned as a Police Officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Click here to view a complete copy of the class specification, including environmental and physical conditions.

Minimum Qualifications / Position-Specific Conditions

Training and Education

Best Candidates Will Have

Special To This Classification

Conditions of Employment

In addition to the General Conditions of Employment found here, the following specific conditions of employment and physical conditions apply to this position :

Selection Process

Application Filing Applications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time (PST). Decisions on an applicant's qualifications for this position will be made solely on the information contained in the application and therefore, should be filled out in its entirety. To determine your status after submitting an employment application, you may access your account by going to

Application Screening (Pass / Fail) Applications will be reviewed to determine those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. These qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the remainder of the testing process set forth below. Applicants will be notified of the results of the screening process via email by 5 : 00 pm (PST) on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. It is your responsibility to confirm your eligibility to test for this position by contacting the OHR representative listed below in the Inquiries Section.

NOTE : If you choose the online Written Exam option, you will be sent a link after this posting has closed. You will also still need to take the Fitness Exam in-person on one of the below dates. The link will not be sent out until AFTER the posting has closed and all applications have been screened.

OPTION #1 : Exam Dates

Exam #1 : Online Written Exam (Weighted 100%)

Exam #2 : See Dates Below

OPTION #2 : Exam Dates

Exam #2 : Fitness Exam (Pass / Fail) - Wednesday, February 12, 2025

OPTION #3 : Exam Dates

Exam #1 : Written Exam (Weighted 100%) - Saturday, February 15, 2025

Exam #2 : Fitness Exam (Pass / Fail) - Saturday, February 15, 2025

All candidates must come prepared to complete both the Written Exam as well as the Fitness Exam on the dates listed above.

A Study Guide is available to assist candidates in preparing for the above selection process. Click to access the Study Guide. Pre-Hire Requirements Candidates who successfully complete the above selection process will undergo a thorough background investigation which will include an interview measuring suitability and motivation, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and medical exam. A polygraph examination can be stressful and may affect existing medical or psychological conditions or ongoing treatment. Candidates are encouraged to consult with their personal physicians to discuss whether the polygraph will affect a condition or treatment and then follow the guidance of their medical professional.

The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards. LVMPD employees participate in the Department's random drug screening process. For more information on the background process, click for a quick video or for specific information.If successful on this background process and selected for potential hire, you will be required to successfully complete the following before attending the Academy :

Local Candidates - scheduled at select times of their choice.

Candidates are given a conditional offer of employment which states the offer is contingent upon passing the medical exam and the pre-academy NV POST Fitness Exam.

Two NV POST Physical Fitness Exam fails will result in a 6-month disqualification before being eligible to apply again. Any requests by a candidate to defer to a later academy must be approved by the Director of the Office of Human Resources.

Academy and Field Training

The LVMPD Police Recruit Academy will be held at the Jerry Keller Training Center, 9880 W. Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89129 over a 26- to 28-week period. Upon successful completion of the Academy, candidates will be assigned to the Field Training Program (FTEP) to complete 24 weeks of field training.It is imperative that candidates prepare themselves for the rigorous demands of the Academy, both physically and mentally. Academically, the Academy is equivalent to a college classroom. This, coupled with the intense physical fitness each recruit must complete, can be very demanding. Recruits should be prepared for this environment to increase their chances of successful completion.

Additional Information

Please visit the FAQs and General Conditions of Employment under Employment Standards available on our employment site for a listing of the LVMPD's open competitive selection and employment policies, and other pertinent information. Please visit for additional information pertaining to the LVMPD and its hiring process.

Inquiries

Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to :

If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process, contact Rosanne Sorboro Steiner, Analyst at or 702-828-3146.

Vision : The vision of LVMPD is for the Las Vegas community to be the safest community in America. This vision is realized by injecting humanity into every interaction and building trust with the citizens we serve.

Mission : The mission of the LVMPD is to provide exceptional police services in partnership with the community. Prioritizing the mental and physical well-being of employees enables our department to perform at exceptional levels and build meaningful relationships with community members.

Values : The acronym "I CARE" is the guiding principle for each and every LVMPD member. This acronym represents thevalues of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department : Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The values are supported by behaviors, demonstrated by the actions of members, as they live these values. All members are expected to represent the values of the LVMPD while in the workplace and off-duty.

EEO : The LVMPD is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments to the competitive service shall be made withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, military service,or political affiliation and shall be based on merit and fitness only.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT :

http : / / www.lvmpd.com

jobs@lvmpd.com

LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

POLICE OR CORRECTIONS RECRUIT BENEFITS

Benefits are effective July 1, 2023, are based upon an 80 hour pay period in a paid status, and are subject to change.

COMPENSATION

ACADEMY : Upon successful completion of a training academy, a Recruit will automatically promote to a PO I or a CO I. Upon successful completion of 18 months of probation, a PO I / CO I will automatically progress to a PO II / CO II.

ASSIGNMENT DIFFERENTIAL : After completion of the academy, specific assignments may qualify for assignment differential pay.

CLOTHING ALLOWANCE : Upon completion of the academy, Police and Corrections officers may be eligible to receive clothing allowance, depending on the agreement in effect on July 1 of payment year. Employees who separate from the Department are required to reimburse a prorated amount for the remainder of that year.

EDUCATION INCENTIVE : Police and Corrections officers possessing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master Degree from an accredited college or university may be eligible to receive education incentive, depending on the agreement in effect on July 1 of payment year.

OVERTIME PAY / COMPENSATORY TIME : Employees who work overtime have the option of being paid at 1-1 / 2 times their hourly rate or receiving 1-1 / 2 hours of compensatory time. Compensatory time may not accumulate beyond 48 hours.

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL : Employees will receive an additional 4% shift pay for working a swing shift or a graveyard shift. After completing initial probation, employees working a graveyard shift encompassing the hours of midnight to 5 : 00 a.m. will receive an additional 2% shift pay.

BILINGUAL PAY : Qualified employees may receive Bilingual Pay each pay period.

TAXES :

State / City - Nevada has no state tax or city income tax.

Social Security - Employees enrolled in PERS do not pay social security.

Medicare - Medicare is deducted at the rate of 1.45%.

WORKING HOURS : Employees work 80 hours bi-weekly. Depending upon the area of assignment, employees work an 8-hour, a 9-hour, a 10-hour, or a 12-hour shift per day.

LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS

ANNUAL VACATION LEAVE : Employees begin accruing vacation leave immediately at the following rates :

Vacation leave may be used after 6 months of continuous service.

On December 31st of each year, employees may carry over a portion of accrued leave, dependent on their years of service.

Employees separating from the Department are eligible to cash out all accrued vacation if they have completed six months of continuous service.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE : Employees may take bereavement leave for members of their immediate family. This leave can be deducted from any available accrued leave.

BONUS LEAVE : If an employee uses 3 days or less of sick leave, (including Family Leave), within an employment year, (the year beginning with the date of hire), s / he will receive 3 shifts of bonus leave. The shifts will be determined by the regular work schedule at the time of accrual. The accrued balance may not exceed 280 hours for commissioned employees. Employees separating from the Department are eligible to cash out all accrued bonus leave.

PROFESSIONAL LEAVE : At the start of each fiscal year (July 1st), recruits and commissioned employees receive three professional leave days. Employees must use these days by June 30th of each fiscal year or they will be forfeited. Employees must complete 6 months of continuous service to be eligible to use professional leave. Professional leave must be taken as full days, and have no cash-out value.

HOLIDAYS : Employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. A holiday compensation plan is in place for employees who work on a holiday, or when a holiday falls on an employee's regular day off. In June and December of each year, employees may choose holiday straight time pay or holiday leave accrual as a holiday compensation option.

SICK LEAVE : Employees begin accruing sick leave immediately at the rate of 4 hours per pay period (104 hours per year), with no accrual limit. Sick leave may be used as it is accrued. Employees must have fifteen years of continuous service before being eligible to receive a portion of their sick leave balance upon separation from the Department.

BENEFITS

HEALTH / VISION / DENTAL INSURANCE : Employees are eligible for benefits upon date of hire. The LVMPD pays 100% of the employee's coverage and a portion of family coverage. Deductions for family coverage will be taken on a pre-tax basis. The plan includes coverage for major medical, dental, and vision.

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS : Free access to services provided by the LVMPD Wellness Bureau.

RETIREMENT : Employees are members of the State of Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees are vested upon completion of 5 years in the retirement system.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE AND CAFETERIA PLANS : Various plans are available to employees, such as :

Do you understand that there is a Study Guide for the Written Exam under "Test Preparation" on the employment page of www.lvmpd.com and that several questions on the Exam will come directly from this Guide?

I understand that the day after the written exam, as part of the testing process, I will be taking a fitness exam where my ability to do the following will be measured :

AGE (COMMISSIONED) : Will you be at least 20 years and six months of age by the date of the first exam? (See posting for exam date.)

CITIZENSHIP (COMMISSIONED) : Will you be a citizen or naturalized citizen of the United States by the date of the first exam? (See posting for exam date.)

HIGH SCHOOL / GED : Will you possess a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), General Education Diploma (GED), or a homeschooling education equivalent to a complete high school education, by the date of the first exam? (See posting for exam date.)

PREVIOUS TESTING : Have you previously tested for any position with the LVMPD?

PREVIOUS TESTING : Have you taken and passed the Physical Fitness Exam for Police or Corrections Recruit within the last 90 days, on or after November 14, 2024 ?

BACKGROUND : Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

BACKGROUND : Have you ever been convicted of any crime involving domestic violence?

BACKGROUND : Have you ever been convicted of 2 or more Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges?

BACKGROUND : Have you ever had a warrant issued for your arrest?

BACKGROUND : I acknowledge that LVMPD does not allow the use of THC / marijuana products, and any use of those products after the date of this application could be a disqualifier for employment.

BACKGROUND : When was the last time you used any of the following substances : Cocaine, Ecstasy (aka MDMA, mollies), Opiates without a prescription (heroin, opium, morphine, etc.), Meth, Inhalants (glue, paint, gasoline, nitrous oxide / whippets, etc.), Bath salts, Non prescription steroids, and / or Spice?

BACKGROUND : Are you currently behind on child support?

BACKGROUND : How many at-fault accidents or moving violations have you been cited for in the past 3 years?

PERSONAL APPEARANCE : If you possess tattoos, gauged earlobes or any body piercings (excluding earlobe earrings) on any of the following places : head, upper neck, hand, face, fingers or anywhere else that cannot be covered by the appropriate dress required for this position, do you agree to have them removed and / or corrected prior to your background interview?

POLICE RECRUIT : 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 take a life when it is absolutely necessary?

DEPARTMENT STATUS : Are you a current LVMPD employee, either full-time or part-time?

DEPARTMENT STATUS : (If not a current employee, please answer "N / A") If you are a current LVMPD employee, are you aware you will be subject to a full background investigation? This investigation may include a polygraph and psychological evaluation. In the event it is determined that you are or have been untruthful (in this background investigation or any previous background investigation) or have otherwise been found to have engaged in other misconduct, you may be subject to discipline up to termination (If not a current employee, please answer "N / A")?

MILITARY : In order to be considered for Veteran's Preference Points, you must attach your DD 214, Member-2 or 4 Form or Statement / Proof of Service to your application. The document must show 181 days of active duty in good standing.

CONDITIONS (OPEN COMPETITIVE) : I hereby acknowledge the condition(s) of employment and physical conditions for this position as stated in this job posting, as well as the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and General Conditions of Employment available on this site, and if selected, I will accept the position offer subject to these condition(s). I also understand I will be disqualified from the selection process for violating any of these conditions.

Cheating includes, but is not limited to, receiving or providing answers or test questions to another candidate / employee, sharing confidential information regarding a testing process or elements of a test, and / or falsifying or omitting information on an application or any element used for evaluation for employment / promotion. Do you understand that if you are discovered cheating during this process, you will be disqualified from this and any other employment opportunities with the LVMPD, and that if you are a current employee of the LVMPD, you will be terminated?

ATTESTATION : 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.

RECRUITING : (This question is for statistical purposes only.) How did you FIRST learn of this employment opportunity?

Were you referred to apply by AllStar Marketing?

Required Question

Salary : $62,549 - $89,044