University Police Officer , University Police Services

University Police Officer 2, University Police Services

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University Police Services, Southern Command invites applications for University Police Officer II (PO2), multiple positions open. We appreciate your interest in employment at our growing division.

University Police Services is conducting a continuous recruitment for current and future openings for University Police Officer 2. The following law enforcement credentials are required:

• Passed a certified police academy and obtained Category 1 P.O.S.T. certification, passed field training, and has obtained permanent status as a Police Officer 1 and 2.

Positions may be assigned to any campus to include 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 including protecting university employees, students, and the general public; patrolling and safeguarding 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.

The department is a full-service police department comprising patrol operations, administration, police dispatch, and a detective division. Services include a canine program, walking and bicycle patrols, and a pro‑active, selective traffic enforcement program and takes a leadership role in preparing the University to respond to large‑scale crises and events. The department consists of 80 employees (42 full‑time sworn officers, 10 sworn part‑time, 8 non‑sworn part‑time, 24 students, and 20 full & part‑time civilian support staff).

The patrol area for Police Services encompasses all Nevada System of Higher Education facilities in the Las Vegas Metropolitan area. For more information, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Note to Applicant:
Please be advised that a comprehensive background check will be carried out for the candidate(s) chosen for employment. Additionally, all applicants who are required to successfully complete the RECIPROCITY POST HIRE PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST must do so within 6 weeks post hire. This recruitment is ONLY for peace officers that currently meet with PO2 credentials identified above or will meet Nevada’s reciprocity requirements.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) was established in 1865 and currently comprises two doctoral‑granting universities, a state college, four comprehensive community colleges and one environmental research institute. The public system of higher education in Nevada is governed by the Board of Regents serving over 100,000 students and 15,000 employees. University Police Services, Southern Command, is a full service category I law enforcement agency that serves the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the College of Southern Nevada, the Desert Research Institute and Nevada State College.

The department consists of 163 employees and has responsibility for the public safety needs of 80,000 students, faculty and staff over an 800 square mile service area. Law enforcement operations consists of 80 full and part time sworn peace officers, a full service 9‑1‑1 Center, K‑9 operations; emergency management operations with a fully functional EOC and oversight of major special events hosting more than a million visitors a year to various events.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top…