Age : Applicant may be 20 years of age ++at time of  submitting Application and Testing++, but ++must++ be 21 years of age or  older at time of hire.

Citizenship Required : Yes

High School Grad/GED : Yes

Valid NEVADA Driver's License : Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English : Yes

Minimum Qualifications :

• Possess and maintain a valid driver license.

• Visual Acuity: Vision 20/20 in best eye and not worse than 20/30 in  worse eye with/without correction. If correction is necessary,  uncorrected vision no worse than 20/100 in each eye.

• Hearing: Average hearing 1000/2000/3000 HZ must not exceed 25db. No  single reading to exceed 35 db at 500/1000/2000/3000/4000 HZ. A hearing  aid can be accepted with a letter from an audiologist indicating proper  fit and level of hearing correction in both ears.

• Must successfully complete the Southern Desert Regional Police Academy within the time frame prescribed by the department

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors : Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers

• Must have no convictions for felony offenses

• Must have no convictions for domestic violence offenses

• Any convictions for gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor offenses will be reviewed on a case by case basis

Driving Disqualifiers

• Two or more DUI convictions

Necessary Certifications :

• Nevada P.O.S.T. (for Entry-Level: ability to obtain P.O.S.T. certification within established state time period)

• Must Possess a valid and current NV state driver's license at time  of hire and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record for duration of  employment

• Ability to pass a job related medical examination, which will include a drug screen, and a psychological evaluation

• Must pass an extensive background check including a polygraph/CVSA  examination. A record of repeated criminal misdemeanors and/or felony  violations or other violations of the law may be disqualifying

In addition, the ideal candidate must have the ability to:

• Learn and follow rules and regulations of the NLVPD and of pertinent  federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances as  applicable to the police officer function

• Apply police science principles, practices, methods, techniques and equipment as required or assigned

• Make quick, sound and logical decisions in emergency situations and be able to work under strict discipline

• Communicate clearly and concisely

• Learn proper and correct care and use of firearms, camera, department radio, computers and other police related equipment

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) proficiency desired but not required

Must meet City's medical standards and pass annual physical exam with  an agency selected by the City and meet annual department standards  within required time-frame.

Must be able to work any shift or days of the week and work in a  security type environment and manage stressful and potentially  dangerous/difficult contact situations.

Employees must be neat and clean in their appearance in public,  whether in or out of uniform. Therefore, applicants with visible  tattoos, brandings, and/or body piercings in areas of the body which  cannot be covered by the appropriate dress required of this position  will be disqualified, if they are not removed by the date of their  background interview. Such markings may not be concealed using make-up  or bandages. Further, tattoos or brandings anywhere on the body that  promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist  philosophies, lawlessness, or violence, or contain sexually explicitly  material are prohibited. Applicants with gauged earlobes will also be  disqualified if not corrected by their background interview.

Selection Process : Candidates must achieve  70% or higher on each section of the exam in order to be considered to  proceed in the recruitment process. ++Achieving 70% or higher on each section of the exam does not guarantee an invitation to the physical fitness examination.++

Employment is contingent upon successful completion a video  examination, physical agility examination, command staff review, a  medical examination (including drug screen) with an agency selected by  the City, a polygraph/CVSA examination, a thorough background  investigation, including completion of a supplemental background packet  as directed by the North Las Vegas Police Department and any other  appropriate measures deemed necessary. Conditions of employment requires  that the employee maintain proficiency in all areas as required by  department standards and within department established time periods.

• NTN Testing - Candidates applicants must achieve 70% or higher in  the writing and reading section, and 65% or higher on the video section  of the exam. Achieving a 70% or higher in the writing and reading  section, and 65% or higher on the video section of the exam does not  guarantee an invitation to the physical fitness examination as the City  will initially proceed with the highest scoring candidates only.

• Candidates who achieve 70% or higher in the writing and reading  section, and 65% or higher on the video section of the exam will have  their scores forwarded to the North Las Vegas Police Department.

• The North Las Vegas Police Department eligibility list ranking will  be determined by an average of your video, reading and writing score.

• The North Las Vegas Police department eligibility list shall not  exceed 12 months from the date the list of eligible applicants is  obtained from NTN by the North Las Vegas Police Department

• ++Veterans Hiring Preference++ – Any applicant who has been  honorably discharged from the military and has achieved 70% or higher in  the writing and reading section, and 65% or higher on the video section  of the exam will be given five additional points. The five additional  points will be added to the applicant’s final score at the conclusion of  all testing. Proof of DD form 214 will be required.

• ++North Las Vegas Resident Preference++ – Any applicant who is a  resident of North Las Vegas and has achieved 70% or higher in the  writing and reading section, and 65% or higher on the video section of  the exam will be given five additional points. The five additional  points will be added to the applicant’s final score at the conclusion of  all testing. Proof of residency will be required.

• Applicants can receive either the Veterans Preference Points or the  North Las Vegas Resident Preference Points, but not both for a maximum  preference point total of five points

• Physical Fitness Examination - Pass/Fail - This examination is scheduled by appointment only.

• Command Staff Review - Pass/Fail - Scheduled by appointment only.

• Background Investigation Process - Includes an intensive background  check, polygraph/CVSA examination, medical/drug screen exam, and a  psychological evaluation.

The selection process for this position consists of several phases.  You may find a more detailed description of each phase in our Informational Booklet. The Informational Booklet for Police Officer is available on our employment website, www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com.  Please make sure to read this booklet carefully prior to beginning the  testing process, as it will provide pertinent and important information.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice  and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The North Las Vegas Police Department is committed to  providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for  employment. It is the policy of the North Las Vegas Police Department  not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color,  religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability with respect to  recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other terms and conditions  of employment