Pt Marshal - Police Department

Under general supervision, this position provides security for City events as assigned and performs related duties as required. The class is distinguished by its responsibility to carry a handgun and maintain security for City events.

This description is intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and is not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees beyond the essential functions under their supervision.

• Greets and observes visitors entering the public entrance of City buildings and/or City events; prevents unauthorized admittance to the City event and/or building.
• Operates scanning equipment such as metal detectors to detect possession of weapons and other objects.
• Conducts searches of visitors who possess weapons and metal objects; maintains security; calls other peace officers for assistance if necessary.
• Inspects City buildings and grounds to detect vandalism incidents, prowlers, fires, accidents or other potential hazards; may investigate unusual circumstances occurring within or around the City building.
• Checks windows and doors to ensure they are closed, locked and safeguarded.
• Makes verbal reports on incidents to their supervisor, and police officers; may prepare written summaries of incidents.
• Performs general office support work, deliver or pick‑up documents and other materials and assists Police personnel as instructed.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the City’s service to its customers by participating as an active member of a work team.
• Ensures the security of confidential information.
• Takes emergency action and/or notifies emergency personnel as the situation warrants; may administer basic first aid or CPR if required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license. Upon hire, possess a Nevada or “border state” driver license under conditions defined by Nevada Revised Statute 483.035.
• Must be a U.S. citizen by the time of application.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must have no felony convictions or convictions of any offense which would be a felony if committed in Nevada.
• Must have no convictions for an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale, or possession of a controlled substance.
• Must not have resigned in lieu of termination or been terminated from any civil service employment for substantiated misconduct involving dishonesty.
• Must have no convictions for offenses of domestic violence nor a documented history of physical violence.
• Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/40 in one eye and 20/30 in both eyes.
• Hearing must be 30 decibels or less for each ear.
• Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training Category 1 or 2 Certification required within time limits set by the City Manager. Must remain Category 1 or 2 POST certified throughout incumbency.
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint‑based record check, and a wants/warrants check.
• Applicants for a position that is a peace officer will need to attest to the following on the application form to be considered for employment:
  The applicant is not disqualified from serving as a peace officer. The applicant has not been discharged, disciplined, or asked to resign from employment with a law enforcement agency for certain conduct; and the applicant has not resigned from employment or otherwise separated from employment with a law enforcement agency for certain conduct; and the applicant has not resigned from employment or otherwise separated from employment with a law enforcement agency while an investigation concerning certain alleged conduct was pending.

Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the City; security methods and techniques; NRS related to powers of arrest and performance of duties; criminal justice; the organization and function of City departments;
First aid and CPR procedures.

Skill in using a handgun or…