Hybrid Deputy Sheriff at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, NV
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, NV · Las Vegas, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Las Vegas
About the Department
Applicants MUST ATTACH a valid Nevada Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) Category II certificate (or higher) at the time of application.
Salary Information:
The salary for this position is negotiated through a collective bargaining agreement. All new employees will be hired at the minimum salary in the range and will be eligible for merit increases until reaching the maximum salary in the range.
Definition
Incumbents perform a variety of law enforcement and technical duties to support the service and enforcement of civil process.
Position Duties
- Must possess a valid Nevada Peace Officer Standards Training (P.O.S.T.) Category II Certification (or higher).
- Three (3) years of full-time experience in general law enforcement or civil process of which (1) year will be patrol-related experience.
- Equivalent to graduation from high school.
- Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.
- More than three (3) years of law enforcement experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading and writing in Spanish
- Flexible schedules
- Wear a uniform and maintain a neat and clean appearance.
- Carry a firearm and maintain Nevada POST certification.
- Obey the laws of the State of Nevada, City of Las Vegas and the County of Clark.
- Purchase own equipment that is required for this position.
- Wear a body camera, vest, and other safety equipment.
- Work any hours, days, or shifts, including holidays and weekends.
- Participate in the Department's random drug screening process.
- Maintain physical fitness necessary to carry out job duties.
- Comply with the Department's rules and regulations.
- Adhere to the Department's values represented by the "ICARE" acronym.
- Stay current on training.
- Obtain/maintain a Nevada driver license, and register/maintain registration of personal vehicle with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety (DMV).
- Undergo a background investigation, which will include a polygraph, drug test, medical exam, standard hearing test and psychological testing.
- Accept the requirements of the specific area of assignment.
- Personal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages, or patches except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.
- Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
- Physical Conditions: Vision sufficient to read the computer screen, as well as fine print in documents; hearing sufficient to hear, discriminate, localize and respond accordingly to a variety of speech and environmental sounds in a variety of situations including face-to-face communications, telephone conversations, or radio communications in accordance with Department standards; agility sufficient to twist, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach forward, and reach overhead; strength sufficient to subdue resisting individuals; endurance sufficient to perform the following: sit at personal computer terminals; stand and move around while working indoors or outdoors; alertness sufficient to be aware of surroundings at all times; all physical and mental conditions sufficient to perform the following: shoot a department-approved firearm; deploy other department-approved weapons; maintain department-approved firearms and weapons qualification.
Minimum Qualifications
Application Filing
Applications and a copy of Nevada POST certificate must be submitted online. Decisions on an applicant's qualifications for this position may 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 https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/lvmpd.
Application Screening (Pass/Fail)
Applications will be reviewed and screened to determine those candidates who best meet the minimum qualifications and better candidate language. Only the most 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. It is your responsibility to confirm your eligibility to test for this position by contacting the OHR representative listed below in the Inquiries Section.
Exam Dates*
Exam #1: Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%)
Time: By appointment, scheduled monthly
Location: Constable’s Office, 301 E. Clark Ave, Suite 100
*The LVMPD reserves the right to modify the selection processes and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
**Due to security reasons, personal belongings permitted in the testing facility will be limited. Items such as large backpacks, briefcases, duffle bags or similar items may not be allowed. Those items permitted will be left to the discretion of the LVMPD employees administering the examination and may be subject to a search.
***If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference Points and want to be considered for them, you MUST attach your DD Form 214 (Member-2 or 4) or Statement/Proof of Service to your application showing 181 days of active duty in good standing. We are no longer accepting hard copies at the time of your Oral Board. For more information on Veteran's Preference Points, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the employment page at https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/apply-now/frequently-asked-questions.
Additional Selection Processes
If you successfully complete the above selection process, you will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph 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 https://youtu.be/LpAUnwRbT9o for a quick video or https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/employment-standards/background-investigation for specific information.
Other Qualifications
Please visit the FAQs available on our employment site for a listing of the LVMPD's open competitive selection and employment policies, and other pertinent information. Please visit www.protectthecity.com for additional information pertaining to the LVMPD and its hiring process.
Inquiries
Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:
- Janeen Nanbu, Human Resources Technician, (702) 828-2015, [email protected]
- Cassandra Mack, Analyst, [email protected]
