APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$51,865.92 to
$77,569.20
PAY GRADE: 38
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
University Police Officers perform law enforcement duties to protect the Nevada System of Higher Education employees, students, and the general public.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
*THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPILCATIONS RECEIVED.* The University of Nevada Las Vegas Police Department is a full service Police Department. University Police Officers are armed, uniformed, and sworn police officers who are certified under the laws of the State of Nevada. They serve as first responders and the primary law enforcement department responsible for providing public safety and police services for the University community. UNLV Police Officers perform the same law enforcement activities 24 hours a day, rotating shifts based on operational demands 365 days a year as those of municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies. They enforce all federal, state, local laws and ordinances within the jurisdiction of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The University Police Department embraces the philosophy of Community Oriented Policing through partnerships and collaboration with our service community. UNLV Police Officers patrol the campuses and maintain several inter-local agreements with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and other state police agencies. This allows University Police Officers to exercise their police powers and authority off campus and at the University approved fraternities, sororities, and adjacent properties. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of law enforcement experience; OR Associate of Arts degree or equivalent coursework in criminal justice, police science, psychology, or closely related field and six months of law enforcement experience; OR one year of experience as a University Police Officer I in Nevada State service.
Special Notes
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Position requires psychological testing which may include polygraph testing.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
A psychological test and evaluation, which may include polygraph testing, is required.
Certain hiring agencies may require applicants to successfully complete a physical agility examination.
Skills Required
Must have successfully completed and have maintained a Category 1 Peace Officer's Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) Academy Certification or equivalent out of State Police Academy as authorized by Nevada P.O.S.T.
In order to be considered for employment at UNLV, ONLY the following document MUST be attached to your application:
1) Copy of Nevada POST Category 1 Certificate.
2) Or other qualified reciprocal State Police Academy certification and work experience within the last 5 years. (Contact Nevada P.O.S.T. for a list of qualified reciprocal State Police Academy certification.)
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
