Police Recruit

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents attend, participate in, and successfully complete the POST-certified Police Recruit Training Academy before being commissioned as a Police Officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The academy is held at the Jerry Keller Training Center in Las Vegas and lasts 26 to 28 weeks. After academy graduation, recruits are assigned to the Field Training Program for 24 weeks of field training. Academy training is academically comparable to a college classroom and includes demanding physical fitness requirements. The role requires recruits to maintain physical fitness and meet academy standards, complete firearms and other weapons qualifications, comply with department rules and values, and maintain a valid Nevada driver license. After academy graduation, officers may be assigned any hours, days, or shifts, including weekends and holidays, and may be subject to call-back or overtime. Recruits must study learning materials during off-duty time and purchase equipment required for the position, including a vest upon academy graduation. Candidates must meet minimum education, age, citizenship, licensing, and peace-officer appointment standards. The selection process includes application screening, written and fitness examinations, and—if successful—a background investigation with an interview, polygraph, drug test, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and hearing test. Candidates selected for potential hire must also pass required NV POST physical fitness examinations before attending the academy. Starting annual salary is $63,128. Salary increases are listed at academy completion and at specified milestones through 20 years after hire. The listed salary figures exclude future cost-of-living adjustments, retirement-system changes, and collective bargaining agreement changes.

Requirements

High school diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or General Education Diploma (GED).
Possession of an appropriate, valid Nevada driver license at the time of hire.
Be at least 20 years and 6 months old by the date of the first exam.
Be a United States citizen by the date of the first exam.
Must not be prohibited by law from possessing a firearm.
Meet all minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer under NAC 289.110.
Successfully complete the required written and fitness examinations, background investigation, and pre-hire evaluations.
Maintain physical and mental condition sufficient to complete academy training and perform the described job duties, including firearms qualification and defensive tactics.
Have vision sufficient to read computer screens and fine print in documents.
Have hearing sufficient to hear, discriminate, localize, and respond to speech and environmental sounds, including face-to-face, telephone, and radio communications, in accordance with Department standards.
Have dexterity and mobility to operate standard police and office equipment and motor vehicles, climb stairs, sprint, and run for extended periods.
Have agility to twist, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, jump, and reach overhead.
Have strength to subdue and restrain people and drag, lift, or carry people or objects.
Have endurance to sit at computer terminals or in a vehicle for extended periods, stand and move indoors or outdoors, and wear protective equipment for extended periods.
Maintain alertness sufficient to remain aware of surroundings at all times.
Accept assigned work hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays, and potential call-back or overtime requirements.
Meet department appearance standards, including restrictions on visible tattoos, branding, jewelry, and body modifications while on duty or representing the Department.

Nice To Haves

Some courses or classroom credits beyond high school.
Three or more years of public contact experience.
At least one year of experience in law enforcement or criminal justice.
Strong work history, including no terminations, minimal turnover, and high commitment to employers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Leadership skills.
Proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing in Spanish.
Flexible schedules.
Commitment to complete the Academy and Field Training.

Responsibilities

Attend, participate in, and successfully complete the POST-certified Police Recruit Training Academy.
Complete 24 weeks of field training after successful academy completion.
Maintain the physical fitness required to meet academy and job standards.
Meet and maintain qualifications on firearms and other weapons, and participate in defensive tactics training.
Obey Nevada, Clark County, and City of Las Vegas laws and comply with department rules and regulations.
Wear a uniform and maintain a neat, clean appearance while on duty or representing the Department.
Purchase equipment required for the position, including a vest upon academy graduation.
Participate in the Department's random drug screening process and the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
Maintain a valid Nevada driver license and register and maintain registration of a personal vehicle with the Nevada DMV.
Study learning materials during off-duty time and stay current on training.
Work assigned hours, days, or shifts, including weekends and holidays, after academy graduation; be subject to call-back or overtime when necessary.
Wear a body camera, vest, and other safety equipment.
Meet the requirements of the specific area of assignment and represent the Department's ICARE values.