University Police Officer

Job Title

University Police Officer 1 (PO1)

University Police Department (UPD), Southern Command – serves UNLV, College of Southern Nevada, Desert Research Institute, Nevada State College.

• Protect university employees, students, and the general public.
• Patrol and safeguard university system properties and surrounding areas.
• Conduct traffic investigations.
• Conduct criminal and non‑criminal investigations.
• Prepare for security and law enforcement activities surrounding special events.
• Appear in court as needed.
• Maintain assigned equipment and perform special assignments related to law enforcement and peace officer functions.
• Maintain law and order and perform other duties as assigned.

• High‑school graduation or equivalent education.
• One year of experience in public contact work applying rules, regulations or procedures.
• Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and for continued employment.
• Minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer per Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code.
• Background check and psychological testing (including polygraph) may be required.
• Completion of written and physical testing, NEVADA POST Physical Fitness Test.

Grade
36 Step1 – $68,590.80 per year.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off: annual and sick leave, holidays.
• No state income tax.
• Retirement and voluntary benefits programs.
• Tuition discounts for NSHE schools and dependents.
• Employee recognition programs and professional development opportunities.
• Entertainment and wellness program discounts.

The University of Nevada – Las Vegas is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion. The University also complies with Title

IX and maintains the right to report, investigate, and remedy any discrimination, including sexual harassment.