Nevada PERS University Police Officer

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Job Description The University Police Department is actively recruiting Nevada PERS retired law enforcement officers for one University Police Officer 2 position serving UNLV and the Nevada System of Higher Education.

If you are looking to continue your law enforcement career in a professional, community-focused environment with a more balanced workload and exceptional quality of life, we encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to serve in a full-service, Category I law enforcement agency while working in a dynamic university setting that prioritizes safety, collaboration, and proactive policing. Questions? Please contact police recruitment .ROLE

of the POSITION As a University Police Officer 2, you will perform full-service law enforcement duties including:

Patrol and protection of university campuses and surrounding areas

Criminal and non-criminal investigations

Traffic enforcement and collision investigation

Event security and large-scale campus operations

Community engagement with students, faculty, and staff

Court appearances and report preparation

This role offers the opportunity to work in a proactive, service-oriented policing model with a strong emphasis on visibility, prevention, and relationship-building.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION University Police Department, Southern Command, is a fully accredited, full-service law enforcement agency serving:

University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Southern Nevada Desert Research Institute Nevada State College The department includes:

Patrol operations

Detectives division

Full-service 9-1-1 Communications CenterK-9 unit Motors unitCOPS unit Emergency management & large-scale event coordination

Officers serve a vibrant and diverse community across an 800-square-mile service area supporting over 80,000 students, faculty, and staff.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary range: $82,392.48 (Grade 40, Step
1) - $ (Grade 40, Step 10)
In addition, you’ll receive:

No state income tax Generous paid time off (annual + sick leave + 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 IDEAL CANDIDATE We are seeking experienced officers who:

Value community-oriented policing

Are looking for a post-retirement transition

Want to continue serving in a professional, lower-intensity environment

Bring strong judgment, communication, and integrity COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

PERS CRITICAL DESIGNATION RETIREMENT INFORMATIONPERS and NSHE have designated University Police Officer positions as experiencing a critical labor shortage under NRS 286.523(2)(a) and (3), NRS 286.520, and NRS 286.525.If hired, employees will need to contact PERS to verify qualifications for critical labor shortage status and to make sure there isn’t an early age…