Police Recruit

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department -
Las Vegas, NV

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Job Details

Full-time
$64,833.60 - $92,310.40 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
457(b)
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Family leave
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
Physical conditioning

Full Job Description

Salary

$64,833.60 - $92,310.40 Annually

Location

Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

C26-001 July

Division

Professional Standards Division

Bureau

Organizational Development Bureau

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

7/7/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Position Type

Open Competitive

Ranked vs. Pool

Ranked

The LVMPD is an EEO employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Position Description

***BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL DATES TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE TESTING PROCESS.***

Salary Information (Effective July 1, 2026):*

Starting Annual Salary:

$64,833.60

Upon completion of Academy (Police Officer I):

$67,662.40

Six months after graduation (4% merit increase):

$70,345.60

12 months after graduation (4% merit increase):

$73,174.40

18 months after graduation (Police Officer II):

$74,588.80

10 years after hire date (Police Officer III):

$106,121.60

15 years after hire date (Police Officer IV):

$114,816.00

20 years after hire date (Police Officer V):

$119,412.80

The above figures do not include future Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA), Public Employee Retirement System (NVPERS), or collective bargaining agreement changes.

DEFINITION

Incumbents attend, participate, and successfully complete the POST-certified Police Recruit Training Academy prior to being commissioned as a Police Officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Minimum Qualifications/Position-Specific Conditions

Training and Education

Possession of a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) or General Education Diploma (GED).
Possession of an appropriate, valid Nevada driver license at the time of hire.

Best Candidates Will Have

Some courses/classroom credits beyond high school;
Three or more years of public contact experience;
At least one year of experience in law enforcement or criminal justice;
Strong work history, including no terminations, minimal turnover and high commitment to employers;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Leadership skills;
Proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading and writing in Spanish;
Flexible schedules; and
A commitment to complete the Academy and Field Training.

Special To This Classification

Must be 20 years and 6 months of age by the date of the first exam.
Must be a Citizen of the United States by the date of the first exam.
Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to any law, including NRS 202.360 or 18 U.S. Code § 921-922.
Must meet all minimum standards for appointment to perform duties of a peace officer under NAC 289.110.

Conditions of Employment

In addition to the General Conditions of Employment found here, the following specific conditions of employment and physical conditions apply to this position:

Maintain physical fitness to meet all required physical standards for Police Recruit throughout the duration of the academy.
Obey the laws of the State of Nevada, the County of Clark, and the City of Las Vegas.
Successfully complete Police Recruit academy training.
Wear a uniform and maintain a neat and clean appearance.
Purchase their own equipment required for this position.
Purchase a vest upon graduation from academy.
Meet and maintain qualifications on firearms and other weapons.
Participate in the Department's random drug screening process.
Maintain a valid Nevada driver license.
Upon academy graduation, work any hours, days, or shifts, including holidays and weekends, as assigned and be subject to call-back or overtime requirements, if necessary, for effective operations of a 24/7 facility.
Wear a body camera and vest, and other safety equipment.
Work any hours, days, or shifts, including holidays and weekends.
Study the learning materials on off-duty time.
Comply with the Department's rules and regulations.
Adhere to the Department's values represented by the "ICARE" acronym.
Stay current on their training.
Obtain/maintain a Nevada driver license, and register/maintain registration of personal vehicle with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety (DMV).
Undergo a background investigation, which will include a polygraph, drug test, medical exam, standard hearing test and psychological testing.
Maintain physical fitness necessary to carry out job duties.
Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
Accept the requirements of the specific area of assignment.
Personal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages or patches except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.
All physical and mental conditions sufficient to meet all standards required for successful completion of the entire Police Recruit academy training, including but not limited to shooting a Department-approved firearm; deploying other Department-approved weapons; maintaining Department-approved firearms qualification; and engaging in defensive tactics.
Vision sufficient to read the computer screen, as well as fine print in documents.
Hearing sufficient to hear, discriminate, localize, and respond accordingly to a variety of speech and environmental sounds in a variety of situations, including face-to-face communications, telephone conversations, or radio communications, in accordance with Department standards.
Dexterity and mobility sufficient to perform the following: operate standard police and office equipment; operate motorized vehicles; climb stairs; sprint from one location to another during code response and run for an extended period of time.
Agility sufficient to twist, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach forward, jump, and reach overhead.
Strength sufficient to subdue and restrain persons and drag, lift, or carry persons or objects.
Endurance sufficient to perform the following: sit at personal computer terminals or in a vehicle for extended periods of time; stand and move around while working indoors or outdoors; wear a mask or other protection equipment for extended periods of time.
Alertness sufficient to be aware of surroundings at all times.

Selection Process

Application Filing

Applications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time (PST). Decisions on an applicant's qualifications for this position will be made solely on the information contained in the application and therefore, should be filled out in its entirety.

To determine your status after submitting an employment application, you may access your account by going to https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/lvmpd.

Application Screening (Pass/Fail)

Applications will be reviewed to determine those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. These qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the remainder of the testing process set forth below. Applicants will be notified of the results of the screening process via email by 5:00 pm (PST) on Friday, July 10, 2026. It is your responsibility to confirm your eligibility to test for this position by contacting the OHR representative listed below in the Inquiries Section.

***We are now offering online testing for the Written Exam***

NOTE: All candidates will receive more information via email AFTER the posting closes that will include information on how to select the online Written Exam option. It is very important to read that email and all following emails very carefully. Anyone that selects the online Written Exam, will still need to take the Fitness Exam in-person on the below Fitness Exam date.

OPTION #1:
Exam Dates*
Exam #1: Online Written Exam (Weighted 100%) - More information will be provided after the posting closes.
Exam #2: Fitness Exam (Pass/Fail) - See dates below

OPTION #2:

Exam Dates*

Exam #1: Fitness Exam (Pass/Fail) - Saturday, July 18, 2026

Exam #2: Written Exam (Weighted 100%) - Saturday, July 18, 2026

OPTION #3:

Exam Dates*

Exam #1: Fitness Exam (Pass/Fail) - Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Exam #2: Written Exam (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, July 28, 2026

All candidates requiring both exams must come prepared to complete both the Written and Fitness Exams on the date listed above.

The LVMPD reserves the right to modify the selection processes and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

**Due to security reasons, personal belongings permitted in the testing facility will be limited. Items such as large backpacks, briefcases, duffle bags or similar items may not be allowed. Those items permitted will be left to the discretion of the LVMPD employees administering the examination and may be subject to a search.

***If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference Points and want to be considered for them, you MUST attach your DD214, Member-2 or 4 or Statement/Proof of Service to your application showing 181 days of active duty, good standing and/or honorable discharge. This is the ONLY time your proof of military service will be accepted. For more information on Veteran's Preference Points, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the employment page at www.lvmpd.com.

Helpful Tools
A Study Guide is available to assist candidates in preparing for the above selection process. Click here to access the Study Guide.

Pre-Hire Requirements
Candidates who successfully complete the above selection process will undergo a thorough background investigation which will include an interview measuring suitability and motivation, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and medical exam. A polygraph examination can be stressful and may affect existing medical or psychological conditions or ongoing treatment. Candidates are encouraged to consult with their personal physicians to discuss whether the polygraph will affect a condition or treatment and then follow the guidance of their medical professional.

The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards. LVMPD employees participate in the Department’s random drug screening process. For more information on the background process https://youtu.be/LpAUnwRbT9o for a quick video or https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/employment-standards/background-investigation for specific information.

If successful on this background process and selected for potential hire, you will be required to successfully complete the following before attending the Academy:

Post-background NV POST Physical Fitness Exam for all candidates waiting longer than six months to start an academy. Candidates must successfully complete this prior to being given a conditional offer of employment.
- Local Candidates – scheduled at select times of their choice.
- Out of State Candidates – scheduled automatically during the background process in conjunction with the medical exam.
Pre-Academy NV POST Physical Fitness Exam – scheduled approximately two weeks prior to the Academy start date and is conducted by the Academy staff.
Medical Exam – scheduled approximately five weeks prior to the Academy.

Candidates are given a conditional offer of employment which states the offer is contingent upon passing the medical exam and the pre-academy NV POST Fitness Exam.

Two NV POST Physical Fitness Exam fails will result in a 6-month disqualification before being eligible to apply again. Any requests by a candidate to defer to a later academy must be approved by the Commander of the Office of Human Resources.

Academy and Field Training

The LVMPD Police Recruit Academy will be held at the Jerry Keller Training Center, 9880 W. Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89129 over a 26- to 28-week period. Upon successful completion of the Academy, candidates will be assigned to the Field Training Program (FTEP) to complete 24 weeks of field training.

It is imperative that candidates prepare themselves for the rigorous demands of the Academy, both physically and mentally. Academically, the Academy is equivalent to a college classroom. This, coupled with the intense physical fitness each recruit must complete, can be very demanding. Recruits should be prepared for this environment to increase their chances of successful completion.

Additional Information

Please visit the FAQs and General Conditions of Employment under Employment Standards available on our employment site for a listing of the LVMPD's open competitive selection and employment policies, and other pertinent information. Please visit www.protectthecity.com for additional information pertaining to the LVMPD and its hiring process.

Inquiries
Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:

LVMPD Recruiters, 702-828-5787, [email protected]
Candy H., Human Resources Technician, [email protected]
Christina Munoz Vyse, Analyst, [email protected]

If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process, contact Christina Munoz Vyse at [email protected].

Vision: The vision of LVMPD is for the Las Vegas community to be the safest community in America. This vision is realized by injecting humanity into every interaction and building trust with the citizens we serve.

Mission: The mission of the LVMPD is to provide exceptional police services in partnership with the community. Prioritizing the mental and physical well-being of employees enables our department to perform at exceptional levels and build meaningful relationships with community members.

Values: The acronym "I CARE" is the guiding principle for each and every LVMPD member. This acronym represents the values of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department: Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The values are supported by behaviors, demonstrated by the actions of members, as they live these values. All members are expected to represent the values of the LVMPD while in the workplace and off-duty.

EEO: The LVMPD is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments to the competitive service shall be made withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, military service,or political affiliation and shall be based on merit and fitness only.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.lvmpd.com

[email protected]

LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE OR CORRECTIONS RECRUIT BENEFITS

Benefits are effective July 1, 2023, are based upon an 80 hour pay period in a paid status, and are subject to change.

COMPENSATION

ACADEMY: Upon successful completion of a training academy, a Recruit will automatically promote to a PO I or a CO I. Upon successful completion of 18 months of probation, a PO I/CO I will automatically progress to a PO II/CO II.

ASSIGNMENT DIFFERENTIAL: After completion of the academy, specific assignments may qualify for assignment differential pay.

CLOTHING ALLOWANCE: Upon completion of the academy, Police and Corrections officers may be eligible to receive clothing allowance, depending on the agreement in effect on July 1 of payment year. Employees who separate from the Department are required to reimburse a prorated amount for the remainder of that year.

EDUCATION INCENTIVE: Police and Corrections officers possessing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master Degree from an accredited college or university may be eligible to receive education incentive, depending on the agreement in effect on July 1 of payment year.

OVERTIME PAY / COMPENSATORY TIME: Employees who work overtime have the option of being paid at 1-1/2 times their hourly rate or receiving 1-1/2 hours of compensatory time. Compensatory time may not accumulate beyond 48 hours.

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: Employees will receive an additional 4% shift pay for working a swing shift or a graveyard shift. After completing initial probation, employees working a graveyard shift encompassing the hours of midnight to 5:00 a.m. will receive an additional 2% shift pay.

BILINGUAL PAY: Qualified employees may receive Bilingual Pay each pay period.

TAXES:
State/City – Nevada has no state tax or city income tax.
Social Security – Employees enrolled in PERS do not pay social security.
Medicare – Medicare is deducted at the rate of 1.45%.

WORKING HOURS: Employees work 80 hours bi-weekly. Depending upon the area of assignment, employees work an 8-hour, a 9-hour, a 10-hour, or a 12-hour shift per day.

LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS

ANNUAL VACATION LEAVE: Employees begin accruing vacation leave immediately at the following rates:

1 – 14 years of service:4.62 hours per pay period (3 weeks per year)
15 – 19 years of service:6.15 hours per pay period (4 weeks per year)
20 + years of service:7.68 hours per pay period (5 weeks per year)

Vacation leave may be used after 6 months of continuous service.

On December 31st of each year, employees may carry over a portion of accrued leave, dependent on their years of service.

Employees separating from the Department are eligible to cash out all accrued vacation if they have completed six months of continuous service.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Employees may take bereavement leave for members of their immediate family. This leave can be deducted from any available accrued leave.

BONUS LEAVE: If an employee uses 3 days or less of sick leave, (including Family Leave), within an employment year, (the year beginning with the date of hire), s/he will receive 3 shifts of bonus leave. The shifts will be determined by the regular work schedule at the time of accrual. The accrued balance may not exceed 280 hours for commissioned employees. Employees separating from the Department are eligible to cash out all accrued bonus leave.

PROFESSIONAL LEAVE: At the start of each fiscal year (July 1st), recruits and commissioned employees receive three professional leave days. Employees must use these days by June 30th of each fiscal year or they will be forfeited. Employees must complete 6 months of continuous service to be eligible to use professional leave. Professional leave must be taken as full days, and have no cash-out value.

HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. A holiday compensation plan is in place for employees who work on a holiday, or when a holiday falls on an employee's regular day off. In June and December of each year, employees may choose holiday straight time pay or holiday leave accrual as a holiday compensation option.

SICK LEAVE: Employees begin accruing sick leave immediately at the rate of 4 hours per pay period (104 hours per year), with no accrual limit. Sick leave may be used as it is accrued. Employees must have fifteen years of continuous service before being eligible to receive a portion of their sick leave balance upon separation from the Department.

BENEFITS

HEALTH/VISION/DENTAL INSURANCE: Employees are eligible for benefits upon date of hire. The LVMPD pays 100% of the employee's coverage and a portion of family coverage. Deductions for family coverage will be taken on a pre-tax basis. The plan includes coverage for major medical, dental, and vision.

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS: Free access to services provided by the LVMPD Wellness Bureau.

RETIREMENT: Employees are members of the State of Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees are vested upon completion of 5 years in the retirement system.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE AND CAFETERIA PLANS: Various plans are available to employees, such as:

Deferred Compensation (457b):Employees may elect to make pre-tax contributions of their income into an approved deferred compensation qualified plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts:Employees may elect to make pre-tax contributions to a flexible spending account, to be used for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent day care expenses.
Supplemental Insurance:Supplemental insurance policies are also available, such as short term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance. Deductions for these policies are made on an after tax basis.
LVMPD Group Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and In Line of Duty Death recompense at $25,000 each.

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