Civilian Police Cadet
Civilian Police Cadet
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Job Description
The 2week internal posting notice/period is incorporated in this job announcement.
Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career. MEANINGFUL WORK awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas. We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow! If you value Accountability Communication and Teamwork then you are just the person we are looking for!
A Civilian Police Cadet is an essential member of our team and we invite you to apply and help contribute to CNLVS growing success! Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.
Internal Notice for Teamster Team Members: This posting will create a nonprobationary internal Teamster eligibility list and fill 3 vacancies for this classification. The current vacancy is in the Police department. The internal Teamster eligibility list will be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one hundred and eighty 180 days. Nonprobationary Teamster team members successfully completing the selection process will be placed on the internal Teamster eligibility list. All other team members including parttime/temporary employees along with external candidates may apply for this recruitment. These individuals may be considered after the appropriate recruitment process of the collective bargaining agreement has been followed. If the vacancy is not filled through promotion by a fulltime nonprobationary Teamster team members the next opportunity for placement will be to hire qualified parttime/temporary employees and external candidates.
Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
- Submit a Complete Application For your application to be considered you MUST fully complete an online application by providing sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications attach any documents as necessary and answer ALL questions. Select Apply for Job at the top of this announcement and click SUBMIT at the end of your application.
- Pay Considerations The starting hourly pay for this position $21.92. The selected candidate for this position will start at the beginning of the salary range no exceptions. Existing employees will receive increases as outlined by their bargaining agreement.
- Work Schedule This position supports an operation that is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year. You must be able to work any shift any day of the week to include weekends holidays and overtime. Currently the schedule consists of 10hour shifts and are divided into two squads with days off being Sunday Monday and Tuesday or Thursday Friday and Saturday. Scheduled to work 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
THE ROLE
Civilian Police Cadets under direct supervision will use this position to build the necessary knowledge and skills surrounding public service to enable them to compete for an entry level police recruit position. The main responsibilities will be administrative in nature and communicating general information to the public.
The full job description can be found here: Civilian Police Cadet
Check out some of our benefits here: CNLV Benefits Flyer
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Must be the minimum age of eighteen 18 years applicant cannot be older than the age of twentyone 21 years before July 1 of the year application is accepted; and
- Applicant must have character above reproach.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Preferred one 1 year experience as Police Cadet/Junior ROTC/ROTC Cadet or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university majoring in one of the following areas: criminal justice public/business administration sociology psychology or related field of study.
Licenses and Certifications
- Must possess a valid Nevada state drivers license or have the ability to obtain within six 6 months of hire/reclassification and maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
- NCIC and NCJIS Certifications within six 6 months of hire/reclassification.
- Preferred: Have the ability to successfully complete the Police Entry Level process and hired as such within two years (cycles to be determined by the NLVPD) after reaching minimum testing standards.
SELECTION PROCESS
- Complete Online Application Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the Citys application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
- The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process.
- Typing Test (Pass/Fail).
- Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100 Passing Score 70.
- PreEmployment Screening Background Screening/Investigation Includes an extensive background check polygraph/CVSA examination medical/drug screen exam. All top scoring candidates must pass the Background Investigation in order to move forward in the process. Applicants who proceed in the selection process will be required to complete an extensive police background. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 3 to 4 months to complete. Among other items the following are disqualifying behaviors:
Any felony conviction.
Any domestic violence conviction.
Gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Although there have been recent changes to laws regarding the legal possession and consumption of the City of North Las Vegas will continue to adhere to its professional standards and guidelines as it relates to recent and continuous use of the drug.
6. Selection/Offers
Note: Subsequent vacancies during the life of the internal eligibility list may require participation in an additional selection interview. The selection interview will be weighted 100 requiring a passing score of 70 in order to be considered for the subsequent position vacancy.
The selection process may include any combination of written performance and oral assessments to evaluate jobrelated education experience knowledge skills and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal ethical and professional standards. 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.
QUESTIONS
For questions about this position or the selection process please contact:
Lucero Gonzalez HR Technician
Employment Type
Full Time
