Police Cadet

The Henderson Police Department announces the opening of applications for the position of Police Cadet.

Under general supervision, performs entry level work of routine difficulty designed to provide hands on learning experience related to Public Safety in the Patrol Division of the Henderson Police Department; and performs related duties as assigned.

May be required to work a flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.

The final step in the selection process is the police background investigation. If you are among the group of candidates moving forward to the final steps, you will be required to go through a thorough police background process and complete and submit a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ).

Please note:

the background process does influence the selection process. Please review the PHQ materials provided to successful candidates.

• May be eligible for base pay increase upon successful completion of initial probationary or promotional qualifying period (dependent upon available funding)
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation – 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
  • Voluntary Benefits:
    Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age and cannot have reached their 23rd birthday by the time of application (after the age of 20, individuals are eligible to apply for the position of police officer or corrections officer)
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must have no convictions for offenses greater than a misdemeanor. Must have no convictions for offenses of domestic 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
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check
• Must obtain and maintain Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification upon hire/transfer and recertify as needed. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment
• Desirable:
  Participation in the Henderson Police Explorer Program
• Desirable:
  Coursework from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice

Completed Employment Application

Physical Fitness Test (Pass/Fail) – Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (Best‑Qualified Candidates). Candidates invited to the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) will receive an email notice inviting them to self‑schedule.

The requirements to pass the PFT are listed below:

• Vertical Jump: 11.5 inches
• Agility Run: 23.4 seconds
• Sit‑Ups: 24 in 60 seconds
• Push‑Ups: 18 (no time limit)
• 300 Meter Run: 82 seconds
• 1.5 Mile Run/Walk: 20 minutes and 20 seconds

PLEASE NOTE:

This is currently the only date offered for the Physical Fitness Test (PFT). In order to continue in the process, candidates must be available for the PFT on 7/22/26 as additional dates may not be available.

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates, times, and locations after the closing date of this announcement.

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self‑schedule through the City of Henderson online application system.…