Police

Salary Information

• Base pay range: $63,128.00/yr – $63,128.00/yr
• Upon completion of Academy (Police or Corrections Officer I): $64,272.00
• Six months after graduation (4% merit increase): $66,830.40
• 12 months after graduation (4% merit increase): $69,513.60
• 18 months after graduation (Police or Corrections Officer II): $70,865.60
• 10 years after hire date (Police or Corrections Officer III): $
• 15 years after hire date (Police or Corrections Officer IV): $
• 20 years after hire date (Police or Corrections Officer V): $

These figures do not include future COLA, NVPERS, or collective bargaining changes.

Incumbents attend, participate, and successfully complete the POST-certified Police Recruit Training Academy prior to being commissioned as a Police Officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

to view a complete copy of the class specification, including environmental and physical conditions.

• Possession of a 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.

• Some courses/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; and
• A commitment to complete the Academy and Field Training.

• Must be 20 years and 6 months of age by the date of the first exam.
• Must be a Citizen of the United States by the date of the first exam.
• Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to any law, including NRS 202.360 or 18 U.S. Code 921‑922.
• Must meet all minimum standards for appointment to perform duties of a peace officer under NAC 289.110.

• Maintain physical fitness to meet all required physical standards for Police Recruit throughout the duration of the academy.
• Obey the laws of the State of Nevada, the County of Clark, and the City of Las Vegas.
• Successfully complete Police Recruit academy training.
• Wear a uniform and maintain a neat and clean appearance.
• Purchase their own equipment required for this position.
• Purchase a vest upon graduation from academy.
• Meet and maintain qualifications on firearms and other weapons.
• Participate in the Department's random drug screening process.
• Maintain a valid Nevada driver license.
• Upon academy graduation, work any hours, days, or shifts, including holidays and weekends, as assigned and be subject to call‑back or overtime requirements.
• Wear a body camera and vest, and other safety equipment.
• Study the learning materials on off‑duty time.
• Comply with the Department's rules and regulations.
• Adhere to the Department's values represented by the "ICARE" acronym.
• Stay current on their 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.
• Maintain physical fitness necessary to carry out job duties.
• Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
• Accept the requirements of the specific area of assignment.
• All physical and mental conditions sufficient to meet all standards required for successful completion of the entire Police Recruit academy training, including shooting, weapons qualification and defensive tactics.
• Vision sufficient to read the computer screen, fine print, and documents.
• Hearing sufficient to discriminate, localize and respond to speech and environmental sounds.
• Dexterity, mobility, agility, strength, endurance and alertness sufficient for police duties.

• Application Filing:
  Applications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time (PST).
• Application Screening…