Deputy City Marshal (Lateral Officers
Listed on 2026-08-09
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Government
Police Officer
Lateral Opportunity in Iconic Las Vegas!
Do you have a passion to protect and a desire to serve? Hiring bonus up to $10,000. Out-of-state applications accepted. 4-day work week (10 hour shifts with a paid lunch break).
Law enforcement experience required. Minimum of 2 years of current, continuous uninterrupted service with a law enforcement agency in the performance of duties directly related to Category I Nevada POST standards at time of application. Service time must be within five years immediately preceding application with the City of Las Vegas.
Out-of-state applicants:
We have a process that only requires one trip into Las Vegas.
Starting salary up to 7 years of experience:
Step 13 $ 94,319 per year
+ Nevada PERS pension - employer paid agency
+ No social security deduction (6.2% stays in your check)
+ No state income tax
+ Shift differential (Swing 4% & Graves 6%)
+ Field training officer (FTO) incentive pay (10%)
+ Deferred compensation match up to $2,000 annually
+ 100% paid medical, dental, vision (50% paid for depends)
+ City covers initial issue of uniform and equipment
+ Uniform allowance $1,700 annually
+ 80 hours vacation (year
1)
+ 120 hours vacation (year
2)
+ 104 hours annual sick leave
+ 13 paid holidays
+ Tuition reimbursement $5,250 annually
Sign-on bonus structure:
- $2,500 - received with the first paycheck
- $2,500 - awarded upon the successful completion of field training
- $5,000 - granted upon the successful completion of the probationary period (12 months)
Please note:
If you voluntarily separate from the department before completing the probationary period, you may be responsible for repaying the sign-on bonus received.
Tattoo policy:
All candidates are prohibited from having tattoos or any other visible markings on their faces or collarbones. The department may make exceptions for hands and neck tattoos upon review and approval.
Beard grooming policy:
Officers may grow a beard no longer than one-half inch.
Testing process (applicant status):
Training and experience evaluation (eligible list placement)
The test for placing candidates on the eligible list will consist of an application evaluation and scoring. It is essential that applications include detailed information regarding education, certifications, and experience. Applicants who pass this assessment will move forward to the department assessment process.
Department assessment process (candidate status):
Candidates should expect a very competitive background and assessment process (with only a percentage of candidates moving forward at each step). Our lateral assessments do not include a Nevada POST physical readiness test.
Typical assessments include:
- Personal history statement / background interview
- Polygraph
- Psychological suitability assessment
- Command staff interview
- Medical fit-for-duty examination
- Drug testing / education and experience verification / fingerprinting
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