Police Officer

Job Description:

Police Officer

Description

Position Overview

The Henderson Police Department announces the opening of applications for the position of Police Officer. Processing and testing of applicants will occur throughout the year on an ongoing basis.

The department is seeking dedicated people of character, courage, conscience, and compassion who are interested in a challenging and rewarding career of service to the citizens and community of Henderson.

The pool of candidates from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for the classification of Police Officer for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs law enforcement duties related to detecting, preventing, and investigating crime and maintaining law and order; and performs related duties as required.
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What does the City of Henderson offer?

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package (benefit package found here )
• A robust, employer-paid, retirement package through the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave
• Low cost of living and no state income tax
• Click here to see what it's like to live in/visit Henderson.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license. Upon hire, possess a Nevada or "border state" driver license under conditions defined by Nevada Revised Statute 483.035.
• Must be a U.S. citizen by the time of application.
• Must be at least 20 years of age at the time of application, and age 21 by the start of the academy.
• 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 successfully complete the Henderson Police Department Academy within the time frame prescribed by the department.
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.
• Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment.

Required Documents/Assessment Information

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

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION:
Written Exam
It is the Candidate's responsibility to schedule and take the written exam with the National Testing Network (NTN) within 30 days of application submittal. Tests can be taken at ANY of the sites offered by NTN.

The Henderson Police Department offers full testing services for the position of Police Officer through National Testing Network, Inc. To schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com , select Law Enforcement and select the Henderson, Nevada Police Department. Examinations must be completed within 30 days of application .

For any questions regarding the online examination, please contact NTN directly at 1-855-821-3761.

More information on what to expect can be found at the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
• Completion of the testing application process
• Detailed information about the written testing process
• Opportunity to take online practice tests at www.frontlinetest.com.
• Schedule your own convenient test time. Tests are offered multiple times a week, including Saturdays, at multiple locations in many states.
•Take high quality job simulation tests in a standardized, fair testing environment.

HPD will contact candidates after scores are received and processed to inform them of their status in the process.

National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the Henderson Police Department's responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the Department where the final decisions are made.

Candidates who pass all portions of the NTN Law Enforcement test with an overall average score of 75% or higher in the Human Relations Video section, Writing section, and Reading section, will be eligible to continue in the selection process.

Preliminary Interview and Physical Fitness Test
Applicants who successfully pass the NTN test will be notified via email to self-schedule for the next step in the assessment process.

We will make all attempts to conduct the Preliminary Interview and Physical Fitness Test (PFT) on the same day with the PFT taking place in the morning. Applicants who have passed the PFT process will move on to the Preliminary Interview process in the afternoon. Groups of applicants will be processed in this manner on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) consists of the following:

Vertical Jump
14 inches
The Illinois Agility Run
19.5 seconds
Sit-ups
30 sit-ups
Push-ups
23 push-ups
300-meter run
68 seconds
1.5-mile run
16:57 (min/sec)
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 on-line application system. Please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

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 in writing, at COHHR@cityofhenderson.com to request such accommodation prior to any assessment.

IMPORTANT : Appointment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, polygraph examination, medical/physical examination, Psychological 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. Some candidates may be disqualified indefinitely due to the results of their background investigation.

City of Henderson, Nevada
Police Officers Contract (HPOA)
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 LEAVE

VACATION

• Employee credited with 20 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. After six (6) months, annual leave hours will accrue at 3.33 hours per month (total 40 hours first year of employment)
  • Accrued at 10 hours per month after first year through fifth year;
  • 13.33 hours per month sixth through twelfth year;
  • 16.67 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond

SICK LEAVE

• Accrued at one shift per month from date of hire

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Three (3) days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one (1) week if funeral is held 400 miles or more from City of Henderson

HOLIDAYS

• 14 paid holidays per year including September 11th Memorial Holiday
• Two (2) floating holidays per year
• The ability to bank holidays that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Police Officers: Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week
• Corrections Officers: Average 40-hour work week with combination 12-hour days and 8-hour days

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

• The City provides a clothing and personal effects allowance for employees required to wear a uniform

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 collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program

Revised 03/24

Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$33.90 - $52.58 Hourly