University Police Officer I

University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Maryland; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Employee recognition and appreciation

Personal and professional development

UNLV athletics ticket discounts

Wellness programming for UNLV faculty

Job summary

University Police Department (UPD), Southern Command invites applications for University Police Officer 1 (PO1), with multiple openings, to serve across UNLV and partner campuses in Nevada.

The role involves journey-level policing, protecting students and staff, patrolling properties, conducting investigations, and preparing for events and court appearances under supervision. Rank requires POST certification categories and adherence to state laws.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience in public contact work which included application of rules, regulations or established procedures.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey level law enforcement duties including protecting university employees, students, and the general public.
• Patrol and safeguard university system properties and surrounding areas.
• Conduct traffic investigations and criminal/non-criminal investigations.
• Prepare for security and law enforcement activities surrounding special events and appearances in court.
• Maintain law and order and perform maintenance on assigned equipment.

Skills

Public contact

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

University Police Department (UPD), Southern Command invites applications for University Police Officer 1 (PO1), (multiple positions open). We appreciate your interest in employment at our growing division.

ROLE of the POSITION

UPD is conducting a continuous recruitment for current and future openings for University Police Officer 1.

The following law enforcement credentials are categorized as a University Police Officer 1:
- Has not passed a certified police academy and obtained a category 1 POST certification, has not passed field training, or has not obtained permanent status as a Police Officer 1.
- Has passed a certified police academy and obtained a category 1 POST certification, has not passed field training, or has not obtained permanent status as a Police Officer 1.
- Has passed a certified police academy and obtained a category 1 POST certification, passed field training, and has not obtained permanent status as a Police Officer 1.

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 1 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.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The department is a full-service police department comprising patrol operations, administration, police dispatch and a detective division. Services include a canine program, walking and bicycle patrols, and a pro-active, selective traffic enforcement program and takes a leadership role in preparing the University to respond to large-scale crises and events. The patrol area for Police Services encompasses all Nevada System of Higher Education facilities in the Las Vegas Metropolitan area.

TESTING NOTICE

All qualified candidates will be required to complete written/physical testing. Testing notices will be sent to candidates via email. Note to Applicant: Please be advised that a comprehensive background check will be carried out for the candidate(s) chosen for employment. Additionally, all applicants are required to successfully complete the NEVADA POST PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST, as part of the Academy requirements.

PROFILE

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) was established in 1865 and currently comprises two doctoral-granting universities, a state college, four comprehensive community colleges and one environmental research institute. The public system of higher education in Nevada is governed by the Board of Regents serving over 100,000 students and 15,000 employees. UPD, Southern Command, is a full service category I law enforcement agency that serves the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the College of Southern Nevada, the Desert Research Institute and Nevada State College. The department consists of 120 employees and has responsibility for the public safety needs of 80,000 students, faculty and staff over an 800 square mile service area. Law enforcement operations consists of 80 full and part time sworn peace officers, a full service 9-1-1 Center, K-9 operations; emergency management operations with a fully functional EOC and oversight of major special events hosting more than a million visitors a year to various events.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience in public contact work which included application of rules, regulations or established procedures.
• 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.

SALARY

Grade 36 Step 1, salary $69,279.84. "Step" means the number assigned by the Division of Human Resource Management to identify a specific rate of pay within a grade. Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initial appointments for classified positions typically begin at Step 1.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Generous compensation packages, separate paid time off for annual and sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
• No state income tax
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Employee discount at UNLV’s Student Wellness Recreation Center
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral‑degree‑granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332‑acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu.

NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.