Cadet

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

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

Training Education and Experience

• No experience is required.
• Possession of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). (Must be eligible to receive High School Diploma by July 1 of the year in which testing).
• Must possess a valid Nevada driverlicenseat time of appointment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and cannot have reached his/her 20th birthday by the date of the first test instrument.

1. Be a Citizen of the United States by the date of the first exam for the position.

2. Not be prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to any law including NRS 202.360 or 18 U.S. Code 921-922.
3. Must meet all minimum standards for appointment to perform duties of a peace officer under NAC 289.110.

1. 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 patchesexcept 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.
2. Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
3. Maintain physical fitness to meet all required physical standards for Cadet throughout the duration of the academy.
4. Obey the laws of the State of Nevada the County of Clark and the City of Las Vegas.
5. Successfully complete Cadet academy training.
6. Wear a uniform and maintain a neat and clean appearance.
7. Purchase their own equipment required for this position.
8. Purchase a vest upon graduation from academy.
9. Participate in the Departments random drug screening process.
10. Maintain a valid Nevada driver license.
11. Upon academy graduation work anyhours 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.
12. Qualify under Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to work in a detention facility.
13. 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.
14. All physical and mental conditions sufficient to meet all standards required for successful completion of the entire Cadet academy training including engaging in defensive tactics.
15. Vision sufficient to read the computer screen as well as fine print in documents.
16. 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.
17. Dexterity and mobility sufficient to perform the following: operate standard police 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.
18. Agility sufficient to twist bend stoop kneel crouch reach forward jump and reach overhead.
19. Strength sufficient to subdue and restrain resistant persons and drag lift or carry persons or objects.
20. Endurance sufficient to perform the following: sit at personal computer terminals or in a vehicle for extended periods of time; stand and move around while working indoors or outdoors; wear a mask or other protection equipment for extended periods of time.
21. 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

Application 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 5:00 pm (PST) on Friday January 9 2026. 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%) - More information will be provided after the posting closes.
Exam #2: Fitness Exam (Pass/Fail)- See dates below

Helpful ToolsA Study Guide is available to assist candidates in preparing for the above selection process. Clickhere to access the Study Guide.


Additional Selection Processes
If you successfully complete the above selection process you will undergo a thorough background investigation including a polygraph exam. A polygraph examination can be stressful and may affect existing medical or psychological conditions or ongoing treatment. Candidates areencouraged 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.

Please visit the FAQs 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
• Candy H. Human Resources Technician
• Christina Munoz Vyse 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: