Police Recruit - September 2018



Police Recruit - September 2018

Salary

$55,696.68 - $79,288.20 Annually

Location

Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

C18-001 September

Division

Throughout Department

Opening Date

08/02/2018

Closing Date

8/22/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

The LVMPD is an EEO employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Position Description

***BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL DATES TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE TESTING PROCESS.***

DEFINITION
To attend, participate and successfully complete the assigned curriculum as presented by the LVMPD prior to being commissioned as a Police Officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Click here to view a complete copy of the class specification, including environmental and physical conditions.

Minimum Qualifications/Position-Specific Conditions

Training and Education
Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
 
Best Candidates Will Have

  1. Some courses/classroom credits beyond high school;
  2. Three or more years of public contact experience;
  3. At least one year of experience in law enforcement or criminal justice;
  4. Strong work history, including no terminations, minimal turnover and high commitment to employers.
  5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  6. Leadership skills;
  7. Proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading and writing in Spanish;
  8. Flexible schedules; and
  9. A commitment to complete the Academy and Field Training.
 Special To This Classification
  1. Must be 21 years of age by the date of the Written Exam on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.
  2. Must be a Citizen of the United States by the date of the Written Exam on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.
  3. Must have no convictions of any crime for which registration in the State of Nevada is required pursuant to NRS 207.090 or 207.152.
  4. Must have no convictions or any misdemeanors involving use/attempt of physical force if committed by those listed in the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997.
Conditions of Employment
In addition to the General Conditions of Employment found here, the following specific conditions of employment apply to this position:
  1. Wear a uniform and maintain a neat and clean appearance.
  2. Study the learning materials on off-duty time.
  3. Obey the laws of the State of Nevada, City of Las Vegas and the County of Clark.
  4. Purchase their own equipment that is required for this position.
  5. Wear a body camera and vest, and other safety equipment.
  6. Work any hours, days, or shifts, including holidays and weekends.
  7. Participate in the Department's random drug screening process.
  8. Maintain physical fitness necessary to carry out job duties.
  9. Comply with the Department's rules and regulations.
  10. Adhere to the Department's values represented by the "ICARE" acronym.
  11. Stay current on their training.
  12. Obtain/maintain a Nevada driver's license, and register/maintain registration of personal vehicle with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety (DMV).
  13. Undergo a background investigation, which will include a polygraph, drug test,  medical exam, standard hearing test and psychological testing.
  14. Accept the requirements of the specific area of assignment.
  15. Personal Appearance:  While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing, and may not be covered by make-up or bandages. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.

Selection Process

Application Filing
Applications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time (PST).  Decisions on an applicant's qualifications for this position will be made solely on the information contained in the application and therefore, should be filled out in its entirety.
 
To determine your status after submitting an employment application, you may access your account by going to https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/lvmpd.

 
Application Screening (Pass/Fail)
Applications will be reviewed to determine those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.  These qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the remainder of the testing process set forth below.  Applicants will be notified of the results of the screening process via email by 5:00 pm (PST) on Thursday, August 23, 2018. It is your responsibility to confirm your eligibility to test for this position by contacting the OHR representative listed below in the Inquiries Section.

Exam Dates*
Exam #1:  Written Exam (Weighted 100%) - Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Exam #2:  Fitness Exam (Pass/Fail) - Thursday, September 6, 2018


**The LVMPD reserves the right to modify selection processes and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

***If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference Points and want to be considered for them, you MUST attach your DD214 or Statement/Proof of Service to your application.  This is the ONLY time your proof of military service will be accepted. For more information on Veteran's Preference Points, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the employment page at www.lvmpd.com.


Helpful Tools
A Study Guide is available to assist candidates in preparing for the above selection process. Click here to access the Study Guide.

Pre-Hire Requirements
Candidates who successfully complete the above selection process will undergo a thorough background investigation which will include a polygraph, psychological evaluation, and medical exam.  The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete.  For more information on the background process, click here.

If successful on this background process and selected for hire, you will be required to successfully complete the following before attending the Academy:

  1. Second NV POST Physical Fitness Exam; and
  2. Medical Exam.

Police Recruit candidates are required to pass the NV POST Physical Fitness Exam within 30 days prior to the start of the Academy.  This Fitness Exam is scheduled approximately two weeks prior to the Academy start date and is conducted by the Academy staff.

The medical exam is scheduled approximately five weeks prior to the Academy.  Candidates are given a conditional offer of employment which states the offer is contingent upon passing the medical exam and the NV POST Fitness Exam.

Academy and Field Training.
The LVMPD Police Recruit Academy will be held at the Jerry Keller Training Center, 9880 W. Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89129 over a 26- to 28-week period.  Upon successful completion of the Academy, candidates will be assigned to the Field Training Program (FTEP) to complete 24 weeks of field training.

It is imperative that candidates prepare themselves for the rigorous demands of the Academy, both physically and mentally.  Academically, the Academy is equivalent to a college classroom.  This, coupled with the intense physical fitness each recruit must complete, can be very demanding.  Recruits should be prepared for this environment to increase their chances of successful completion.

Additional Information

Please visit the FAQs and General Conditions of Employment under Employment Standards available on our employment site for a listing of the LVMPD's open competitive selection and employment policies, and other pertinent information.  Please visit www.protectthecity.com for additional information pertaining to the LVMPD and its hiring process, including a video demonstration of each physical fitness exercise and sample oral boards.

Inquiries
Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:

  • LVMPD Recruiters - Sgt. Jose Hernandez, Ofc. Dave DeLeon, Ofc. Larry Douglas, Ofc. Michelle Funes, Ofc. Brent Garcia, or Ofc. Rebecca Mauga at 702-828-5787, recruitment@lvmpd.com
  • Maria Diso, Human Resources Technician, (702) 828-2015, m15434d@lvmpd.com
  • Rosanne Sorboro Steiner, Staff Specialist, (702) 828-4308, r14786s@lvmpd.com

Vision: The vision of LVMPD is for the Las Vegas community to be the safest community in America. This vision is realized by injecting humanity into every interaction and building trust with the citizens we serve.

Mission: The mission of the LVMPD is to provide exceptional police services in partnership with the community. Prioritizing the mental and physical well-being of employees enables our department to perform at exceptional levels and build meaningful relationships with community members.

Values: The acronym "I CARE" is the guiding principle for each and every LVMPD member. This acronym represents thevalues of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department: Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The values are supported by behaviors, demonstrated by the actions of members, as they live these values. All members are expected to represent the values of the LVMPD while in the workplace and off-duty.

EEO: The LVMPD is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments to the competitive service shall be made withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, military service,or political affiliation and shall be based on merit and fitness only.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.lvmpd.com

jobs@lvmpd.com

LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE OR CORRECTIONS RECRUIT BENEFITS
 
Benefits are effective July 1, 2019, are based upon an 80 hour pay period in a paid status, and are subject to change.
 
COMPENSATION
 
ACADEMYUpon successful completion of a training academy, a Recruit will automatically promote to a PO I or a CO I.  Upon successful completion of 18 months of probation, a PO I/CO I will automatically progress to a PO II/CO II.
 
ASSIGNMENT DIFFERENTIAL:  After completion of the academy, specific assignments may qualify for assignment differential pay.
 
CLOTHING ALLOWANCE:  Upon completion of the academy, Police and Corrections officers may be eligible to receive clothing allowance, depending on the agreement in effect on July 1 of payment year. Employees who separate from the Department are required to reimburse a prorated amount for the remainder of that year.
 
EDUCATION INCENTIVE:  Police and Corrections officers possessing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master Degree from an accredited college or university may be eligible to receive education incentive, depending on the agreement in effect on July 1 of payment year.
 
OVERTIME PAY / COMPENSATORY TIME:  Employees who work overtime have the option of being paid at 1-1/2 times their hourly rate or receiving 1-1/2 hours of compensatory time.  Compensatory time may not accumulate beyond 48 hours.
 
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL:  Employees will receive an additional 4% shift pay for working a swing shift or a graveyard shift.  After completing initial probation, employees working a graveyard shift encompassing the hours of midnight to 5:00 a.m. will receive an additional 2% shift pay.
 
BILINGUAL PAYQualified employees may receive Bilingual Pay each pay period.
 
TAXES:           
State/City –               Nevada has no state tax or city income tax.
Social Security –        Employees enrolled in PERS do not pay social security.
Medicare –                  Medicare is deducted at the rate of 1.45%.
 
WORKING HOURS:  Employees work 80 hours bi-weekly.  Depending upon the area of assignment, employees work an 8-hour, a 9-hour, a 10-hour, or a 12-hour shift per day.
 
LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS
 
ANNUAL VACATION LEAVE:  Employees begin accruing vacation leave immediately at the following rates: 
  • 1 – 14 years of service:4.62 hours per pay period (3 weeks per year)
  • 15 – 19 years of service:6.15 hours per pay period (4 weeks per year)
  • 20 + years of service:7.68 hours per pay period (5 weeks per year)
Vacation leave may be used after 6 months of continuous service.
 
On December 31st of each year, employees may carry over a portion of accrued leave, dependent on their years of service.
 
Employees separating from the Department are eligible to cash out all accrued vacation if they have completed six months of continuous service.
 
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE:  Employees may take bereavement leave for members of their immediate family.  This leave can be deducted from any available accrued leave.
 
BONUS LEAVE:  If an employee uses 3 days or less of sick leave, (including Family Leave), within an employment year, (the year beginning with the date of hire), s/he will receive 3 shifts of bonus leave.  The shifts will be determined by the regular work schedule at the time of accrual.  The accrued balance may not exceed 240 hours for commissioned employees.  Employees separating from the Department are eligible to cash out all accrued bonus leave.
 
PROFESSIONAL LEAVE:  At the start of each fiscal year (July 1st), recruits and commissioned employees receive two professional leave days.  Employees must use these days by June 30th of each fiscal year or they will be forfeited.  Employees must complete 6 months of continuous service to be eligible to use professional leave.  Professional leave must be taken as full days, and have no cash-out value.
 
HOLIDAYS:  Employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.  A holiday compensation plan is in place for employees who work on a holiday, or when a holiday falls on an employee's regular day off.  In June and December of each year, employees may choose holiday straight time pay or holiday leave accrual as a holiday compensation option.
 
SICK LEAVE:  Employees begin accruing sick leave immediately at the rate of 4 hours per pay period (104 hours per year), with no accrual limit.  Sick leave may be used as it is accrued.  Employees must have fifteen years of continuous service before being eligible to receive a portion of their sick leave balance upon separation from the Department.
 
BENEFITS
 
HEALTH/VISION/DENTAL INSURANCE:  Employees are eligible for benefits upon date of hire.  The LVMPD pays 100% of the employee's coverage and a portion of family coverage.  Deductions for family coverage will be taken on a pre-tax basis.  The plan includes coverage for major medical, dental, and vision.
 
POLICE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PEAP)PEAP is a LVMPD counseling and referral service for employees and their families to help those who are experiencing personal or job-related problems.  This service is provided at no cost to the employee.
 
RETIREMENTEmployees are members of the State of Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as an employer paid agency.  Employees are vested upon completion of 5 years in the retirement system.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE AND CAFETERIA PLANS:  Various plans are available to employees, such as: 
  • Deferred Compensation (457b):Employees may elect to make pre-tax contributions of their income into an approved deferred compensation qualified plan.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:Employees may elect to make pre-tax contributions to a flexible spending account, to be used for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent day care expenses.
  • Supplemental Insurance:Supplemental insurance policies are also available, such as short and long term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance. Deductions for these policies are made on an after tax basis.
  • LVMPD Group Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and In Line of Duty Death recompense at $25,000 each.

01
AGE (COMMISSIONED): Will you be 21 years old by the date of the first exam? (See posting for exam date.)
  • Yes
  • No
02
CITIZENSHIP (COMMISSIONED): Will you be a citizen or naturalized citizen of the United States by the date of the first exam? (See posting for exam date.)
  • Yes
  • No
03
HIGH SCHOOL/GED: Will you possess a high school or General Education Diploma (GED), or a homeschooling education equivalent to a complete high school education, by the date of the first exam? (See posting for exam date.)
  • Yes
  • No
04
PREVIOUS TESTING: The LVMPD must determine your eligibility to test for this position. Have you tested for any position at the LVMPD where you were placed on a rank order list?
  • Yes
  • No
05
PREVIOUS TESTING: If you answered "Yes" to the above, list the position and approximate date of the test. If you answered "No" to the above, enter "N/A."
06
BACKGROUND: Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
  • Yes
  • No
07
BACKGROUND: Have you ever been convicted of any crime involving domestic violence?
  • Yes
  • No
08
BACKGROUND: Have you ever been convicted of 2 or more Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges?
  • Yes
  • No
09
BACKGROUND: Have you ever been the adverse party named in a restraining or stalking order?
  • Yes
  • No
10
BACKGROUND: Have you ever had a warrant issued for your arrest?
  • Currently
  • Not currently, but within the last 5 years
  • Not currently, but more than 5 years ago
  • Never
11
BACKGROUND: When was the last time your driver's license was suspended?
  • Within the last year
  • Within the last 2 - 5 years
  • 5 or more years ago
  • Never
12
BACKGROUND: When was the last time you used marijuana or other THC substances?
  • Never
  • Within the last year
  • Between 1 and 3 years ago
  • Between 3 and 5 years ago
  • Greater than 5 years ago
13
BACKGROUND: When was the last time you used any of the following substances: cocaine, ecstasy (aka MDMA, mollies), opiates without a prescription (heroin, opium, morphine, etc.), meth, Inhalants (glue, paint, gasoline, nitrous oxide/whippets, etc.), bath salts, non prescription steroids, and/or spice?
  • Never
  • Within the last year
  • Between 1 and 3 years ago
  • Between 3 and 5 years ago
  • Greater than 5 years ago
14
BACKGROUND: As an adult, have you ever been terminated from employment for any of the following (Check any and all that apply):
  • Theft
  • Using employee discount inappropriately
  • Violence
  • Poor performance
  • Punctuality
  • Excessive sick leave
  • None of these.
15
BACKGROUND: Do you currently have any unpaid collections?
  • Yes
  • No
16
BACKGROUND: Are you currently behind on child support?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am not legally obligated to pay child support.
17
BACKGROUND: Have you had a personal bankruptcy in the past 5 years (other than medical)?
  • Yes
  • No
18
BACKGROUND: How many at-fault accidents have you had in the past 3 years?
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3 or more
19
BACKGROUND: How many moving violations have you been cited for in the past 3 years?
  • 0 - 1
  • 2 - 3
  • 4 - 5
  • 6 or more
20
BACKGROUND: Have you ever sold any illicit drug or controlled substance with or without profit (outside the scope of the performance of an approved law enforcement operation)?
  • Never
  • 1 time
  • 2 - 3 times
  • 4 or more times
21
BACKGROUND: Have you ever physically forced another person to have sexual intercourse or engaged in any sexual behavior with a non-consenting partner?
  • Never
  • 1 time
  • 2 times
  • 3 or more times
22
BACKGROUND: Since the age of 18, have you ever had sex (sexual penetration) with any person under the age of 16 (not a spouse)?
  • Never
  • 1 time
  • 2 times
  • 3 or more times
23
BACKGROUND: Have you ever embezzled money or property for which you were given the responsibility to safeguard?
  • Never
  • 1 - 2 times
  • 3 - 4 times
  • 5 or more times
24
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Do you currently possess any tattoos or branding on any of the following places: head, upper neck, hand, fingers (excluding a single tattoo or band per hand not exceeding ¼ inch width on a finger, not thumb), or anywhere else that cannot be covered by the appropriate dress required for this position? (See video on the Conditions of Employment page, http://www.lvmpd.com/en-us/ProtectTheCity/Pages/ConditionsofEmployment.aspx)
  • Yes
  • No
25
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: If you possess any body piercings (excluding earlobe earrings) on any of the following places: head, upper neck, hand, fingers or anywhere else that cannot be covered by the appropriate dress required for this position, do you agree to have them removed prior to your background interview?
  • I agree to have them removed.
  • I do NOT agree to have them removed.
  • I do not have body piercings.
26
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: If you possess gauged earlobes, do you agree to have the gauges removed and earlobes corrected prior to your background interview?
  • I agree to have them removed and corrected.
  • I do NOT agree to have them removed and corrected.
  • I do not have gauges.
27
POLICE RECRUIT: Are you willing to wear a body camera, vest and/or any other safety equipment required by the Department when performing the duties of a Police Officer?
  • Yes
  • No
28
POLICE RECRUIT: If you become a Police Officer, you will be faced with life-or-death decisions with little time to think about it first. Are you willing to take a life when it is absolutely necessary?
  • Yes
  • No
29
DEPARTMENT STATUS: Are you CURRENTLY a FULL-TIME LVMPD employee? (If a part-time employee, volunteer or intern, please answer "no.")
  • Yes
  • No
30
DEPARTMENT STATUS: If you are currently an LVMPD employee, what is your P#? If you are not a current employee, please indicate "N/A."
31
CONDITIONS (OPEN COMPETITIVE): I hereby acknowledge the condition(s) of employment for this position as stated in this job posting, as well as the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and General Conditions of Employment available on this site, and if selected, I will accept the position offer subject to these condition(s). I also understand I will be disqualified from the selection process for violating any of these conditions.
  • Yes
  • No
32
ATTESTATION: I attest that the information contained in these Supplemental Questions is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any inaccurate information will be grounds for immediate disqualification from the selection process.
  • Yes
  • No
33
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) How did you FIRST learn of this employment opportunity?
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LVAC
  • www.lvmpd.com
  • www.protectthecity.com
  • Magazine or Newspaper
  • TV or Radio
  • Department Employee
  • Friend or Relative
  • Job Fair
  • Sheriff's African American Recruitment Council
  • Sheriff's Women's Recruitment Council AKA Women of Metro
  • Sheriff's Hispanic Recruitment Council
  • Sheriff's Asian Recruitment Council
  • Sheriff's LGBTQ Recruitment Council
  • Sign or Billboard
  • Movie Theater
  • Other
34
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) If you first learned of this opportunity from a job fair, please specify its name. (If you did not learn of this job opportunity from a job fair, please indicate "N/A.")
35
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) If you selected "Other" in response to how you learned about this job opportunity, please specify. (If you did not select "other," please indicate "N/A.")
36
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) What is your highest level of education?
  • High School or equivalent
  • Some College Courses, But No Degree
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or higher
37
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) If you have a college degree, what was your major focus of study? (If you do not have a college degree, please indicate "N/A.")
38
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) If you have a college degree, please state the name of the college or university from which it was attained. (If you do not have a college degree, please indicate "N/A.")
39
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) If you have a college degree, which city and state was the college or university located in? (If you do not have a college degree, please indicate "N/A.")
40
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) If you have a college degree, did you attain it online or in a classroom setting?
  • Online
  • Classroom
  • I do not have a college degree.
41
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) Have you served in any branch of the United States military, and if so, which branch?
  • I have not served in the military.
  • Air Force (Active Duty)
  • Army (Active Duty)
  • Coast Guard (Active Duty)
  • Marines (Active Duty)
  • Navy (Active Duty)
  • Reserve or National Guard (Any Branch)

Required Question

Agency
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Address
400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd, Bldg B

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106
Phone
(702) 828-3966