University Police Officer, University Police Services PERS and NEVADA POST CERT

Retired University Police Officer – PERS RETIRED & NEVADA POST CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER (R0145832)

The University Police Department (UPD) invites applications for Retired Police Officer I/II, University Police Services, Critical Labor Shortage, PERS RETIRED and NEVADA POST CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS ONLY.

UPD is conducting continuous recruitment for University Police Officer 2 positions, which may be assigned to any campus including the College of Southern Nevada, Desert Research Institute, Nevada State College, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

The University Police Officer 2 will work under general supervision, performing journey level law enforcement duties to include protecting university employees, students, and the general public; patrolling and safeguarding the university system properties and surrounding areas; conducting traffic investigations; conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations; preparing for security and law enforcement activities surrounding special events; preparing for appearances in court; performing maintenance on assigned equipment;

performing special assignments related to law enforcement and peace officer functions; and maintaining law and order, among other duties.

• Must be retired from the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada prior to the date of hire.
• Must have a current/active Nevada POST Category 1 certification.
• The Nevada POST certification of the peace officer in the other jurisdiction has not been revoked or suspended.
• Not more than 60 months have lapsed since the peace officer was employed in the other jurisdiction.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of law enforcement experience; OR Associate of Arts degree or equivalent coursework in criminal justice, police science, psychology, or closely related field and six months of law enforcement experience; OR one year of experience as a University Police Officer I in Nevada State service.
• Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
• A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
• Applicants may be subjected to psychological testing which may include polygraph testing.
• Applicants must meet minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code.

• Working knowledge of federal regulations, state statutes and local laws and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement; criminal law to include court procedures, laws of arrest, rules of evidence, search and seizure, confiscation of stolen property, and the legal rights of citizens; investigative procedures and techniques; community policing methods used to provide assistance to students, faculty, staff and the public; appropriate use and care of equipment such as firearms, baton, handcuffs, radios, and patrol vehicles;
  
  proper grammar, punctuation and spelling necessary to complete required reports.
• General knowledge of investigation procedures and techniques.
• Ability to: operate a personal computer; take appropriate enforcement action; conduct preliminary investigations and testify in court; administer first aid if required for emergency treatment of sick and injured persons; prepare required reports; assess potential problem situations and take appropriate action; understand and follow oral and written instructions or directions necessary to carry out assignments; think clearly and logically to effect acceptable results;
  
  analyze situations correctly act quickly and appropriately in emergencies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; prepare concise and accurate written reports; vividly describe people and scenes so that others can visualize them; speak with people of various cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds; mediate between contending parties and groups; maintain integrity and confidentiality; maintain POS certification requirements to include continuing education and firearms qualifications.
• Skill in use of firearms, equipment and operation of emergency motor vehicles; and all knowledge, skills and abilities required at the lower level.

• Working knowledge of NSHE and departmental rules, regulations, policies, procedures, instructions and operating manuals pertaining to the proper execution of duties; activities and problems inherent in a campus environment; community policing methods used to provide assistance to students, staff and the public.
• Ability to: operate computer equipment to compile statistics, identify crime trends and generate reports.

Effective October 21, 2022, PERS and NSHE have designated University Police…