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Job 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
- Medical dental vision and life insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
- Retirement Benefits
- A robust employer-paid retirement package through the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
- Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
- Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
- Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance Auto/Home Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan
- Generous paid vacation and sick leave
- Low cost of living and no state income tax
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
- Tuition and Certification ReimbursementProgram and much more!
- A comprehensive compensation and benefits package
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:
WrittenExam
It is the Candidates responsibility to schedule and take the written exam with theNational Testing Network (NTN) within 30 days of application submittal. Tests can be taken virtually or 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 select Law Enforcement - Frontline Nationalfrom the written exams scroll to the State of Nevada and then select theHenderson Police Department.
**Written examinations must be completed within 30 days of application.**
For anyquestions regarding the online examination please contact NTN directly at 1-.
More information on what to expect can be found at the National Testing Network website including:- Completion of the testing application process
- Detailed information about the written testing process
- Opportunity to take online practice tests at
- Schedule your own convenient test time. Tests are offered virtually and 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 Departments responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the Department where the final decisions are made.
Physical Fitness Test and Preliminary Interview
Candidates who receive a passing score on the NTN test will be notified via email to self-schedule for the Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
Those that successfully pass the PFT will be invited to self-schedule via email for the Preliminary Interview. Preliminary Interviews will be conducted using the video teleconference/meeting application Microsoft Teams.
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)
Video Demonstration of Physical Fitness Test
Written Instructions for Physical Fitness Test
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 and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your applicationfor 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 may include any combination of written performance and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education experience knowledge skills and City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidaterequiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing at 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
