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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Patrol Services Representative

SALARY

$18.11 - $26.80 Hourly

$3,138.78 - $4,646.16 Monthly

$37,665.36 - $55,753.92 Annually

LOCATION

Las Vegas, NV

JOB TYPE

Full-time

JOB NUMBER

C17-034

DIVISION

Throughout Department

OPENING DATE

02/13/2017

CLOSING DATE

2/24/2017 3:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

Police Protective Association, Civilian Employees

POSITION TYPE

Open Competitive

SALARY

$18.11 - $26.80 Hourly

$3,138.78 - $4,646.16 Monthly

$37,665.36 - $55,753.92 Annually

LOCATION

Las Vegas, NV

JOB TYPE

Full-time

JOB NUMBER

C17-034

DIVISION

Throughout Department

OPENING DATE

02/13/2017

CLOSING DATE

2/24/2017 3:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

Police Protective Association, Civilian Employees

POSITION TYPE

Open Competitive

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

Position Description

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, learns and performs non-hazardous patrol-related work out in the field for the area commands of the Patrol  Division of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Click here to view a complete copy of the class specification, including environmental and physical conditions.   

Minimum Qualifications/Position-Specific Conditions

Training, Education and Experience

  • One year of experience involving public contact. Public contact experience in law enforcement or criminal justice setting is preferred.
  • Possession of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Additional coursework in criminal justice, sociology, psychology or related field is preferred.
  • Must possess a valid Nevada driver's license at time of appointment.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of the Written Exam ( March 8, 2017).
  • Must meet Department Medical Standards, including a basic physical fitness test.
Conditions of Employment
In addition to the General Conditions of Employment found here, the following specific conditions of employment apply to this position:

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, and may not be covered by make-up or bandages. 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.

 

Selection Process

Application Filing
Applications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time.  Decisions on an applicant's 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 https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/lvmpd.  

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.  If you have not received your notification by 3:00 pm PST on Monday, February 27, 2017, it is your responsibility to confirm your eligibility to test for this position by contacting the OHR representative listed below in the Inquiries Section.

Exam Dates*
Exam  #1:  Written Exam  (Weighted 55%) - Wednesday, March 8, 2017                 
Exam  #2: Oral Board  (Weighted 45%) - Beginning Monday, March 27, 2017               

*The LVMPD reserves the right to modify selection processes and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

**If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference Points and want to be considered for them, you MUST submit your DD214 or Statement/Proof of Service at the time of check-in to your Oral Board Exam.  We are no longer accepting it as an attachment to your application. For more information on Veteran's Preference Points, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the employment page at www.lvmpd.com.

Helpful Tools:  A Study Guide is available to assist candidates in preparing for the above selection process. Use the link below to access the Study Guide. http://www.lvmpd.com/Portals/0/pdf/employment/StudyGuides/PSR%20Study%20Guide%202015%20FINAL.pdf


Additional Selection Processes
If you successfully complete the above selection process, you will undergo a thorough background investigation.  The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete.  You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards.  LVMPD employees participate in the Department's random drug screening process.  For more information on the background process, click  http://lvmpd.com/Sections/ProtectTheCity/JoinTheForce/tabid/484/Default.aspx.

Additional Information

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

Inquiries
Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:

Employer
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Phone
(702) 828-3966
Website
http://www.lvmpd.com
Address
400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd, Bldg B

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106
Patrol Services Representative Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
AGE (CIVILIAN): Will you be 18 years old by the date of the first exam? (See posting for exam date.)


* QUESTION 2
CITIZENSHIP (CIVILIAN): Are you a US citizen, or will you be a US citizen through naturalization or permanent resident alien of the United States without conditions on status by the date of the first exam? (See posting for exam date.)


* QUESTION 3
HIGH SCHOOL/GED (RECRUIT): Will you possess a high school or General Education Diploma (GED), or a homeschooling education equivalent to a complete high school education, by the date of the first exam? (See posting for exam date.)


* QUESTION 4
BACKGROUND: Have you ever been convicted of a felony?


* QUESTION 5
BACKGROUND: Have you ever been convicted of 2 or more Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges?


* QUESTION 6
BACKGROUND: Have you ever been convicted of any crime involving domestic violence?


* QUESTION 7
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Do you agree to comply with the requirements that (1) if you possess any visible tattoos, brandings, and/or body piercings in areas of the body which cannot be covered by the appropriate dress required of this position, you will have them removed; and (2) if your earlobes are gauged, you will have them removed and corrected?




* QUESTION 8
DEPARTMENT STATUS: Are you CURRENTLY a FULL-TIME LVMPD employee? (If a part-time employee, volunteer or intern, please answer "no.")


* QUESTION 9
CONDITIONS (OPEN COMPETITIVE): I hereby acknowledge the condition(s) of employment for this position as stated in this job posting, as well as the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and General Conditions of Employment available on this site, and if selected, I will accept the position offer subject to these condition(s). I also understand I will be disqualified from the selection process for violating any of these conditions.


* QUESTION 10
ATTESTATION: I attest that the information contained in these Supplemental Questions is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any inaccurate information will be grounds for immediate disqualification from the selection process.


* QUESTION 11
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) How did you FIRST learn of this employment opportunity?
















* QUESTION 12
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) If you first learned of this opportunity from a job fair, please specify its name. (If you did not learn of this job opportunity from a job fair, please indicate "N/A.")
* QUESTION 13
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) If you selected "Other" in response to how you learned about this job opportunity, please specify. (If you did not select "other," please indicate "N/A.")
* QUESTION 14
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) What is your highest level of education?





* QUESTION 15
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) If you have a college degree, what was your major focus of study? (If you do not have a college degree, please indicate "N/A.")
* QUESTION 16
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) If you have a college degree, please state the name of the college or university from which it was attained. (If you do not have a college degree, please indicate "N/A.")
* QUESTION 17
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) If you have a college degree, which city and state was the college or university located in? (If you do not have a college degree, please indicate "N/A.")
* QUESTION 18
RECRUITING: (This question is for statistical purposes only.) If you have a college degree, did you attain it online or in a classroom setting?



* Required Question