Police Cadet

Job Description:

Police Cadet

Description

Position Overview

The Henderson Police Department announces the opening of applications for the position of Police Cadet.
Under general supervision, performs entry level work of routine difficulty designed to provide hands on learning experience related to Public Safety in the Patrol Division of the Henderson Police Department; and performs related duties as assigned.

NOTE:

May be required to work a flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.

PERSONAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE (PHQ):
The final step in the selection process is the police background investigation. If you are among the group of candidates moving forward to the final steps, you will be required to go through a thorough police background process and complete and submit a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Please note: the background process does influence the selection process. Click here to view the PHQ successful candidates will be required to complete.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• May be eligible for base pay increase upon successful completion of initial probationary or promotional qualifying period (dependent upon available funding)
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package *** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
  • ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits

Click here to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements.
Click here to be directed to the Join HPD website for FAQs and other useful links.
Click here to visit our Candidate Success page.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age and cannot have reached their 23 rd birthday by the time of application (after the age of 20, individuals are eligible to apply for the position of police officer or corrections officer)
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must have no convictions for offenses greater than a misdemeanor. Must have no convictions for offenses of domestic violence
• Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/40 in one eye and 20/30 in both eyes
• Hearing must be 30 decibels or less for each ear
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check
• Must obtain and maintain Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification upon hire/transfer and recertify as needed. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment
• Desirable: Participation in the Henderson Police Explorer Program
• Desirable: Coursework from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Physical Fitness Test (Pass/Fail) - Wednesday, July 22, 2026

(Best-Qualified Candidates)
Candidates invited to the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) will receive an email notice inviting them to self-schedule.

The requirements to pass the PFT are listed below:
Exercise Event

Requirement

Vertical Jump

11.5 inches

Agility Run

23.4 seconds

Sit-Ups

24 in 60 seconds

Push-Ups

18 (no time limit)

300 Meter Run

82 seconds

1.5 Mile Run/Walk

20 minutes and 20 seconds

PLEASE NOTE: This is currently the only date offered for the Physical Fitness Test (PFT). In order to continue in the process, candidates must be available for the PFT on 7/22/26 as additional dates may not be available.

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Week of August 3, 2026
(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.

Selection Process

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.

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.

City of Henderson, Nevada
Non-Represented: FLSA Non-Exempt Employees
Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO.After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
  • Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month
  • Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month
  • Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month

*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position


BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24

Closing Date/Time: 7/13/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$21.32 Hourly