Senior City Marshal

City of Henderson; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Henderson is recruiting for a Senior Court Marshal in the City Attorney's Office. This open and continuous recruitment will create an eligibility list to fill one vacancy and may be used for up to one year.

The ideal candidate will oversee investigative staff, conduct advanced criminal and civil investigations, and ensure professional conduct while upholding public safety and justice. A comprehensive compensation review guides salary placement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in criminal justice, police science, law enforcement, public or business administration, or closely related field.
• Eight (8) years of full-time law enforcement and criminal investigations experience for a public agency which included extensive contact with the public.
• Equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or border state driver’s license (NRS 483).
• Must possess a current Nevada Peace Officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T.) Category II Certificate; Category I preferred.
• According to NAC 481.040, cannot have certain disqualifying felonies or moral turpitude offenses.
• Must not have convictions of Domestic Violence, Stalking, Protective Order violations, or Harassment.
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check and a wants/warrants check.
• Must complete NCIC/ Nevada CJIS certification within six months of hire/transfer and recertify every two years.

Responsibilities

• Plans, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of the investigative staff in the City Attorney's Office.
• Performs advanced and specialized legal investigative work for the prosecution and disposition of criminal and civil matters.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Investigative experience

Public safety

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice or related field

P.O.S.T. Category II Certificate

Category I preferred

Job description

This is an open and continuous recruitment which will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly-qualified candidates has been created.

First Reviews will take play on August 10, 2026

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Senior Court Marshal in the City Attorney office. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general direction, plans, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of the investigative staff in the City Attorney's Office; performs advanced and specialized legal investigative work for the prosecution and disposition of both criminal and civil matters; and performs related duties as assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard shift assignments include a four (4) day work week (Monday - Thursday day shifts) and three (3) days off (Friday - Sunday). The Incumbent may also work occasional weekend and evening hours.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The City Attorney's Office is seeking outstanding law enforcement professionals with proven leadership skills looking for the opportunity for a fulfilling career in service while maintaining a work-life balance. We are seeking applicants who want to contribute talent and commitment while serving the citizens and community of Henderson and ensuring equal justice under the law.

Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in criminal justice, police science, law enforcement, public or business administration, or closely related field
• Eight (8) years of full-time law enforcement and criminal investigations experience for a public agency which included extensive contact with the public
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must possess a current Nevada Peace Officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T.) Category II Certificate at the time of appointment, Category I certificate is preferred
• According to NAC 481.040: "A person may not be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer, if he has:"
  • Been convicted of a felony in this state or of any offense which would be a felony, if committed in this state
  • Been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale, or possession of a controlled substance; or
  • A documented history of physical violence
• Must not have been convicted of any offense amounting to Domestic Violence, Stalking, Violation of a Protective Order, or Harassment
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check
• Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

• Completed Employment Application
• Current Nevada Peace Officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T.) Category II (or Category I) Certificate
• Resume

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Thursday, August 20, 2026 (Future dates to be determined) (Best-Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

IMPORTANT: Appointment is subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation, polygraph examination, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test.

Please see the job description to view the physical requirements of the job. As part of the background investigation, all claims of education and experience made in the employment application process, as well as other information submitted, will be verified.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The selection process should be completed within four (4) months of the closing date. Candidates may reapply when there is a vacancy and a posting to establish an eligibility list. Some candidates may be disqualified indefinitely due to the results of their background investigation.