Corrections Recruit

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

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

Salary Information: *

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

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

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

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

1. Maintain physical fitness to meet all required physical standards for Corrections Recruit throughout the duration of the academy.
2. Obey the laws of the State of Nevada the County of Clark and the City of Las Vegas.
3. Successfully complete Corrections Recruit academy training.
4. Wear a uniform and maintain a neat and clean appearance.
5. Purchase their own equipment required for this position.
6. Purchase a vest upon graduation for future use as a weapons carrier.
7. Meet and maintain qualifications on firearms and other weapons.
8. Participate in the Departments random drug screening process.
9. Maintain a valid Nevada driver license.
10. 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.
11. Qualify under Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to work in a detention facility.
12. Comply with NRS 617.454 NRS 617.455 and NAC 441A.370 including undergoing within 14 days upon transfer to a corrections facility an annual tuberculosis testing/screening and every 12 months thereafter. Individuals who are past positive testers are required to provide medical documentation of testing/treatment records.
13. Successfully complete the CO Recruit Academy including firearms qualification and maintaining such qualification throughout corrections career.
14. Wear a body camera and vest and other safety equipment.
15. Work any hours days or shifts including holidays and weekends.
16. Study the learning materials on off-duty time.
17. Comply with the Departments rules and regulations.
18. Adhere to the Departments values represented by the ICAREacronym.
19. Stay current on their training.
20. Obtain/maintain a Nevada driver license and register/maintain registration of personal vehicle with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety (DMV).
21. Undergo a background investigation which will include a polygraph drug test medical exam standard hearing test and psychological testing.
22. Maintain physical fitness necessary to carry out job duties.
23. Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
24. Accept the requirements of the specific area of assignment.
25. 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.
26. All physical and mental conditions sufficient to meet all standards required for successful completion of the entire Corrections 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.
27. Vision sufficient to read the computer screen as well as fine print in documents.
28. 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.
29. Dexterity and mobility sufficient to perform the following: operate standard jail 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.
30. Agility sufficient to twist bend stoop kneel crouch reach forward jump and reach overhead.
31. Strength sufficient to subdue and restrain persons and drag lift or carry persons or objects.
32. Endurance sufficient to perform the following: sit at personal computer terminals or in a vehicle for extend periods of time; stand and move around while working indoors or outdoors; wear a mask or other protection equipment for extended periods of time.
33. Alertness sufficient to be aware of surroundings at all times.

Application Filing
Applications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time (PST). Decisions on an applicants 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 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 4:00 pm (PST) on Wednesday November 26 2025. 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%)
Exam #2: Fitness Exam (Pass/Fail)- See dates below

**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 Veterans 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 Veterans Preference Points please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the employment page .

Helpful Tools
A Study Guide is available to assist candidates in preparing for the above selection process. Clickhere 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 Departments random drug screening process. For more information on the background process click for a quick video or 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 NVPOST 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 Corrections Recruit Academy will be held at the North Valley Complex 4900 N. Sloan Las Vegas NV 89115 over a 20-week period. Upon successful completion of the Academy candidates will be assigned to the Corrections Field Training Program (CFTEP) to complete 10 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.

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

Inquiries
Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:

• LVMPD Recruiters
• Anne Belize Dayan Human Resources Technician
• Kriza Dagdag Analyst

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 serviceor political affiliation and shall be based on merit and fitness only.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: