University Police Officer

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The University Police Department is recruiting experienced, lateral, out-of-state, military, and recently retired law enforcement officers to serve UNLV and the Nevada System of Higher Education. Candidates who seek a professional, community-focused environment with a balanced workload are encouraged to apply.

• Patrol and protect university campuses and surrounding areas.
• Investigate criminal and non-criminal incidents.
• Enforce traffic regulations and investigate collisions.
• Provide event security and manage large-scale campus operations.
• Engage the community with students, faculty, and staff.
• Appear in court and prepare reports.

• High school graduation or equivalent with one year of law‑enforcement experience; or associate degree in criminal justice, police science, psychology, or a closely related field with six months of law‑enforcement experience; or one year as University Police Officer I in Nevada state service.
• Valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Must meet Nevada POST Category I requirements.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening for controlled substances and optional psychological/polygraph testing.
• Strong judgment, communication, and integrity.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Salary range: $81,578.16 (Grade 40, Step 1) – $ (Grade 40, Step 10).
• No state income tax.
• Generous paid time off (annual, sick, holidays).
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• State retirement system.
• Tuition discounts for you and your dependents.
• Wellness and fitness benefits.
• Employee discount programs and campus perks.

Recruitment will remain open until filled. Submit a letter of interest and a detailed resume via Workday;
Veterans must attach DD‑214. All documents must be complete; incomplete applications will not be accepted.

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to:
Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154‑1062;
Telephone: (702) 895‑4055;
Email: titleixcoordinator; or to the Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202‑1100;
Telephone: 1‑800‑421‑3481; FAX: 202‑453‑6012; TDD: 1‑800‑877‑8339;
Email: OCR; or to both. Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.