About the Position

Out-of-State Applicants
We have a process that only requires one trip into the area.
Candidate Communication
Email will be the primary communication method during the entire recruitment process. It is a good idea to check your emails regularly while you are active in the process, to include checking your spam or trash folders.

Recruiter Contact Information
Ron Prewitt rprewitt@lasvegasnevada.gov

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  Background Investigation
• Physical Agility Testing
• Polygraph
• Psychological Suitability Assessment
• Medical Fit-for-Duty Examination
• Drug Testing
• Education & Experience Verification
• Fingerprinting

City of Las Vegas Testing Standards:

• Vertical Jump (15 inches)
• Agility Run (19.5 seconds)
• Sit-Ups (30 qualifying sit-ups in 60 seconds)
• Push-Ups (23 qualifying push-ups; no time limit; but can rest in up position)
• 300 Meter Run (69 seconds)
• 1.5 Mile Run (16 minutes, 57 seconds)

Polygraph Information
The polygraph is by invitation only. A polygraph, popularly referred to as a lie detector, measures and records several physiological indices such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the candidate is asked and answers a series of questions. If you are scheduled for a polygraph, you will be contacted by our Internal Affairs Division.

Psychological Suitability Assessment Information
The Psychological Suitability Assessment is by invitation only and begins with a written psychological assessment. The written assessment typically takes 4-5 hours to complete. Before leaving the test site applicants are scheduled for a 30 minute interview with the psychologist for some time that week. Every effort will be made to schedule the interview the day after the exam for out of state applicants. Applicants should prepare to be flexible with their calendar for the days following the written assessment to accommodate the interview.

Academy Selections
Candidates who are selected to take the Psychological Suitability Assessment will be considered for selection by Command Leadership. Academy selections are very competitive and based on candidate overall background evaluations and the number of vacancies at that time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience. One year of work experience (does NOT have to be law enforcement).
Education. High school diploma or equivalent to graduation from high school date of application.
License. Appropriate valid driver's license date of application and maintenance thereafter.
Age. Be at least 21 years of age at the time of job offer.
Citizenship. Be a United States citizen at time of job offer.

Special to this classification pursuant to NAC 289.110

• Have no conviction of a felony in the state of Nevada, or any offense which would be considered a felony if committed in the state of Nevada.
• Have no conviction of any crime for which you were required to register and/or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence including use or attempted use of physical force.
• Have no conviction of unlawful use, sale, or possession of a control substance.

Department Hiring Standards

• No convictions with the past 12 months, including DUI.
• Drug use (including marijuana and steroids) may be disqualifying.
• Two or more alcohol related incidents in the past 48 months is disqualifying.
• Suspensions, revocations or cancelations of driver's license within the last three years will be reviewed on an individual basis.
• Separation from any branch of the United States Armed Forces under less than "honorable" conditions, or separation honorably from the Armed Forces for reasons of unsuitability or misconduct is disqualifying.
• Any active warrant at the time of background interview is disqualifying.
• Decertification from any law enforcement agency is disqualifying.
• Termination for cause by another criminal justice agency is disqualifying.
• Any misrepresentations, either intentionally or unintentionally, will be grounds for disqualification.

Department Personal Appearance Standards (Including Tattoos & Branding)

• While on duty, and/or representing the City of Las Vegas, 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 females are allowed one post or stud earring per ear, while on duty.
• All employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes.
• Any 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 City of Las Vegas or 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.

CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
LVPPA Compensation and Benefits - 2023

COMPENSATION

Annual Base Pay Increases

• Negotiated as part of the collective bargaining process.
• Step (Merit) Increase – typically awarded on the anniversary date of hire, up to range maximum
  
  • Number of Steps:
  o PMA – 9 steps
  o PMB – 13 steps

BENEFITS

Uniform Allowance

• The City initially provides employees with uniforms. Thereafter, quarterly uniform maintenance allowance is currently $425.

Tool/Equipment Allowance

• City provides required tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

Retirement

• Benefit eligible employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.5 percent (current percentage for employees hired 1/1/10 and after) for each year of service, applied to the employee's highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the City's salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.

Deferred Compensation

• The city offers a 457(b) Plan which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options. The City matches employee contributions up to $2,000 annually. Five years vesting.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Five medical plans, two dental and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium.

Life & AD&D Insurance

• City provides $20,000 insurance at no cost.
• Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.

Long-term Disability

• City provides a long term disability policy:
• LTD: Employees who normally work at least 30 hours/week are eligible. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.

Shift Differential

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS

• Employees covered by a City health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at WellTrac.

VACATION (hours/years)

• Year 1: 80 hours
• Years 2-10: 120 hours
• Years 11-15: 180 hours
• Years 16 and over: 200 hours
• Maximum accrual: Maximum 250 hours if hired after 06/26/2013
• Sell-back: Up to 80 hours each year (years 15 and over up to 100 hours); must leave a balance of 40 hours in leave bank.

HOLIDAYS

• City provides 13 paid holidays.

SICK LEAVE

• Sick Leave: 104 hours per year
• Maximum Accrual: 600 hours if hired after 06/26/2013
• Sick Leave Bonus: Negotiated sick leave bonus available
• Payout at Separation: see contract

RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE

• Available for purchase - retiree pays full cost of premiums.

NOTE: Benefits subject to change
Revised 01/2023