Police Officer

City of Henderson • Henderson, NV

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About The Position

The Henderson Police Department is recruiting Police Officers to perform law enforcement duties under general supervision, including detecting, preventing, and investigating crime and maintaining law and order. Officers also perform related duties as required. Applications and testing are processed on an ongoing basis throughout the year, and the candidate pool may be used to fill Police Officer vacancies for up to one year.

The department seeks people of character, courage, conscience, and compassion who are committed to serving Henderson. The role offers comprehensive academy training, ongoing skill development, promotion opportunities, and specialized assignments. Officers work a 40-hour week across four 10-hour days; the academy schedule is 6 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, for approximately 24 weeks. The selection process includes application screening, written and physical fitness testing, an in-person structured interview, background investigation, and conditional-offer screenings.

Requirements

• Graduate from high school or possess an equivalent qualification.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license; upon hire, possess a Nevada or border-state driver license under the conditions defined by Nevada Revised Statute 483.035.
• Be a U.S. citizen by the time of application.
• Be at least 20 years old at the time of application and 21 by the start of the academy.
• Have no convictions for offenses greater than a misdemeanor and no convictions for domestic violence offenses.
• Have visual acuity correctable to 20/40 in one eye and 20/30 in both eyes.
• Have hearing of 30 decibels or less for each ear.
• Successfully complete the Henderson Police Department Academy within the department-prescribed time frame.
• Pass a nationwide fingerprint-based records check and a wants/warrants check.
• Complete Security Awareness and NCIC/NCJIS certification within six months of hire or transfer, maintain the certifications as a condition of continued employment, and recertify every two years.
• Submit a completed employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
• Pass the written examination, physical fitness test, structured selection interview, background investigation, drug screening, psychological examination, and medical and physical screening.
• Meet the physical fitness test standards: 14-inch vertical jump; agility run in 19.5 seconds; 30 sit-ups in 60 seconds; 23 push-ups with no time limit; 300-meter run in 68 seconds; and 1.5-mile run/walk in 16 minutes and 57 seconds.

Nice To Haves

• Eligible veterans may use VA education benefits while completing training and advancing their careers with HPD.

Responsibilities

• Detect, prevent, and investigate crime.
• Maintain law and order.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Engage with the community through proactive policing and community engagement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance.
• Employer-paid enrollment into Nevada PERS.
• Uniform allowance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Access to onsite gym equipment during breaks.
• Retention pay after completing required years of service, with amounts increasing as a career progresses.
• Comprehensive academy training, ongoing skill development, promotion opportunities, specialized assignments, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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