POLICE OFFICER

at  Clark County NV

The Clark County Office of Public Safety is seeking qualified candidates to fill vacancies for the position of Office of Public Safety, Police Officer. This position requires a Nevada State Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I Certificate or the completion of a certified Nevada Police Academy Category I training program at time of application.
This entry level class is characterized by immediate responsibility for preservation of County property, security and enforcement of Nevada statutes, County ordinances, and rules and regulations. Under general supervision the incumbent will participate in field training and an evaluation program, patrol County parks and other County facilities, assist the public, make arrests, control crime, prevent or detect violations of law, and enforce state and local laws.
This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
PLEASE NOTE: Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T. Certification: A valid copy of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I certification is required at time of application. Applications submitted without valid P.O.S.T. Category I certification will be considered as an incomplete application. Certificates may also be emailed to cchrinfo@clarkcountynv.gov. The candidates name, recruitment title, and exam/job number must be listed in the email.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: EQUIVALENT TO GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see attached resume” on your application.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides information and appropriate assistance concerning County programs and facilities; explains and interprets County rules and regulations, County ordinances, state statutes, etc.; l provides reports as required to supervisor’s office; patrols parks and other County facilities for the purpose of assisting the public, making arrests or issuing citations for major violations on foot and by vehicle, controlling crime, preventing or detecting violations of law, and enforcing state and local laws; performs investigative duties regarding complaints and incidents; assists other law enforcement agencies when necessary; provides crowd and traffic control coverage at special events and assigned activities; assists and provides appropriate first aid and CPR; writes detailed reports on all accidents, arrest reports, other necessary reports; testifies in court when necessary; transports and books arrested persons; responds to emergencies at park locations and County facilities as necessary; drives a County vehicle to transport persons, travel to various locations, respond to emergency situations, and conduct law enforcement duties; uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; performs other similar and related duties as required.

In addition to the minimum requirements, per Nevada P.O.S.T. (NAC 289.110), no person may be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer unless he or she:

• Is a citizen of the United States.
• Is at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment