Lateral Police Officer

City of North Las Vegas • North Las Vegas, NV

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of North Las Vegas is seeking Lateral Police Officers who are currently employed with another agency and possess a Category I Nevada POST Certificate or a valid equivalent from specific states. This role is crucial for preserving public peace and safety, protecting life, and preventing crime through law enforcement. The position requires shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and involves an advanced academy training program focused on departmental policies, defensive tactics, and firearms. Successful completion of an 18-month probationary period is mandatory. The starting hourly pay is $28.86, with potential increases based on education, qualifications, experience, and years of service, subject to approval by the Chief.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED at time of filing.
• U.S. citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Minimum of two (2) years of current, continuous uninterrupted service with a law enforcement agency in the performance of duties directly related to Category I Nevada POST standards at time of application.
• Applicant shall possess a valid Category I (Police Officer) Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate or valid equivalent Peace Officer Certificate from one of the above listed states.
• Character above reproach pursuant to NRS 289.555 and NAC289.110.
• No person will be eligible for employment as a Police Officer who has been convicted of any crime for which the applicant is required to register and/or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence including use/attempted use of physical force.
• All personnel must reside in the greater Las Vegas Metropolitan area, such as North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, or the City of Las Vegas, unless authorized by the Chief of Police.
• Valid Nevada Class C driver’s license at time of hire with satisfactory driving record.
• Must possess a valid and current state driver's license at time of application.
• Must possess a valid and current NV state driver's license at time of hire and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record for duration of employment.
• MUST pass a Nevada POST approved Physical Agility Test after hire (for out-of-state applicants).
• MUST pass an 80-hour on-line Reciprocity certification training program after hire (for out-of-state applicants).
• MUST pass Nevada POST written state certification examination after hire (for out-of-state applicants).
• Peace Officer Certification MUST be current and no prior suspensions or revocations.

Nice To Haves

• Category I Nevada POST Certificate
• Valid equivalent Peace Officer Certificate from one of the states listed on the Nevada P.O.S.T. website.

Responsibilities

• Performance of professional police work in preserving and protecting public peace and safety.
• Protecting life and preventing crime through proper enforcement of the law.
• Learning the department's policy and procedure.
• Defensive tactics training.
• Firearms training.
• Preparation for the POST Certification (if not an in-state lateral).

Benefits

• Up to $40,000 in hiring bonuses (Lateral Officers, Veterans, Relocation Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus - subject to requirements and discretion of the hiring agency).
• Health insurance (implied by typical police officer benefits, but not explicitly stated in text provided).
• Dental insurance (implied by typical police officer benefits, but not explicitly stated in text provided).
• Vision insurance (implied by typical police officer benefits, but not explicitly stated in text provided).
• Retirement plan (implied by typical police officer benefits, but not explicitly stated in text provided).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED