Our department is committed to having a positive impact in the City of North Las Vegas by reducing crime, reducing the fear of crime and enhancing the quality of life in the community.
We are currently accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officer and Lateral Police Officer positions.
Job Responsibility
- Performs professional police duties in preserving the public peace.
- Protects life and property; and prevents crime and enforces laws.
- Builds relationships with residents, businesses and stakeholders; promotes community policing.
- Patrols assigned areas; responds to radio calls and other calls for assistance.
- Protects crime scene and collects evidence and information.
- Investigates civil disorder and investigates and makes decisions at the crime scene.
- Conducts search and seizure.
- Apprehends and makes arrests; takes statements and prepares and writes reports.
- Enforces DUI/traffic laws.
- Transports persons in custody.
- Provides emergency assistance.
- Writes and reads reports and other documents.
- Appears in court to present testimony.
- May assist in training new personnel as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Entry Level Police Officer
Under direct supervision of chain of command, this position is responsible for the performance of professional police work in preserving and protecting public peace and safety, protecting life and preventing crime through proper enforcement of the law.
Lateral Police Officer
This position is designed for officers that are CURRENTLY employed with another agency and have a Category I Nevada POST Certificate OR are currently employed as a Police Officer in one of the following states: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, Arizona, Utah or Hawaii.
A copy of the applicant’s current and valid Peace Officer Certification certificate MUST be scanned and attached to the online application.
Under direct supervision of chain of command, this position is responsible for the performance of professional police work in preserving and protecting public peace and safety, protecting life and preventing crime through proper enforcement of the law.
Additional Information
Click one of the following links to apply for the Entry Level Police Officer or Lateral Police Officer Position.
Applicants for Entry Level Police Officer must visit www.NationalTestingNetwork.com to register for our written exam. The written exam can be taken in 30 states.
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizen and least 21 years old
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- No gross misdemeanor or felony convictions
- No domestic battery convictions
- Applicants with lesser criminal records will be evaluated on an individual basis
- Must have a valid Nevada driver’s license
- Must have character above reproach
Contact Information
Officer Diana Franco
Officer Djuan Muldrew
P: 702-633-2255
Website: www.JoinNLVPD.com
Email: JoinNLVPD@cityofnorthlasvegas.com
Address: 2250 N Las Vegas Blvd., North Las Vegas, NV 89030