Critical Labor Shortage Police Patrol Officer I and II
About The Position
The City of Elko is recruiting Nevada PERS retirees for a critical labor shortage Police Patrol Officer position. This open, continuous recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established. Retirees will be hired in the full-time Police Patrol Officer classification. The critical labor designation expires in August 2028. Assignment length and assignment are determined at the sole discretion of the Chief of Police. Employees must successfully complete any required re-hire training within the timeframe set by the department. This is general-duty law enforcement work focused on protecting life and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work is performed under departmental rules and regulations and normally includes routine patrol, preliminary investigations, traffic regulation, and desk duties. The work may involve personal danger and requires the ability to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment. Superior officers check work methods and results through inspections, report reviews, and discussions. Benefits will be determined during the final hiring phase, following a comprehensive background investigation, acceptable references, and successful medical and psychological examinations. The final position description is pending approval by the Elko City Council.
Requirements
- Must be a retired sworn police officer and a Nevada PERS retiree who has received the first Nevada PERS retirement benefit payment by the time of rehire.
- Must hold current, active Nevada POST Category I certification.
- No more than 60 months may have elapsed since employment with a law enforcement agency.
- Must have graduated from a standard high school or equivalent.
- Must possess and maintain a valid State of Nevada driver license; upon hire, must possess a Nevada or qualifying border-state driver license under Nevada Revised Statute 483.035.
- Must meet Nevada State Law requirements, including being at least 21 years old at appointment.
- Must have no convictions for offenses greater than a misdemeanor and no convictions for domestic violence offenses.
- Must have a Basic Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Certificate.
- Must complete and maintain NCIC/NCJIS certifications as a condition of continued employment.
- Must submit a fully complete, accurate, and truthful application, including employment dates, separately listed positions held with the same employer, and any required supporting documents or certifications.
- Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, provide acceptable references, and pass medical and psychological examinations.
Responsibilities
- Protect life and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances.
- Perform routine patrol duties.
- Conduct preliminary investigations.
- Enforce traffic regulations.
- Perform desk duties.
- Act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment when required.
- Complete any required re-hire training within the department’s timeframe.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
