University Police Officer 2

National Police; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police seeks a University Police Officer 2 to perform journey level law enforcement duties across Nevada campuses, including the College of Southern Nevada, Desert Research Institute, Nevada State College, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The officer will protect employees, students, and the public while patrolling properties and investigating incidents.

The role requires a high school diploma or an AA degree with related coursework, or one year of Nevada State service as an

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of law enforcement experience, OR an AA degree with 6 months of experience, OR one year of experience as University Police Officer I in Nevada State service.
• Pre-employment screening for controlled substances as required by NRS 284.4066.
• A valid driver’s license is required at appointment and for ongoing employment.
• Applicants may be subjected to psychological testing including polygraph.
• Applicants must meet minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer as established in Nevada law.

Responsibilities

• Protect university employees, students, and the general public.
• Patrol and safeguard university system properties and surrounding areas.
• Conduct traffic investigations and criminal and non-criminal investigations.
• Prepare for security and law enforcement activities around special events and court appearances.
• Perform maintenance on assigned equipment and execute special assignments related to law enforcement.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate of Arts degree or related coursework in criminal justice, police science, psychology, or related field

Job description

Salary: $80,763.84.

Position Summary:

Positions may be assigned to any campus to include the College of Southern Nevada, Desert Research Institute, Nevada State College, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The University Police Officer 2 will work under general supervision, performing journey level law enforcement duties to include protecting university employees, students, and the general public; patrolling and safeguarding the university system properties and surrounding areas; conducting traffic investigations; conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations; preparing for security and law enforcement activities surrounding special events; preparing for appearances in court; performing maintenance on assigned equipment; performing special assignments related to law enforcement and peace officer functions; and maintaining law and order, among other duties.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
• A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
• Applicants may be subjected to psychological testing which may include polygraph testing
• Applicants must meet minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code.