POLICE OFFICER

Responsibilities

• Patrols parks and other Clark County facilities and properties by vehicle or on foot.
• Assists the public, detects, detains, and controls crime, makes arrests or issues citations for violations, enforces state and local laws, executes search or arrest warrants, and ensures the safety and security of Clark County facilities and community.
• Performs investigative duties regarding complaints and incidents, gathers information, collects and documents evidence, and apprehends violators of state, county, and local laws.
• Provides crowd and traffic control coverage at Clark County special events, emergencies, congested situations, and assigned activities, and participates in security operations related to major events.
• Prepares comprehensive written reports, including accident and arrest reports, affidavits, and citations; and completes all documentation required for investigations and enforcement actions with accuracy and detail.
• Testifies in court when necessary, presents evidence, and maintains proper courtroom demeanor.
• Transports and books arrested persons and transports offenders to medical facilities or other designated locations as required.
• Responds to emergencies at Clark County facilities and park locations as necessary and takes appropriate action to protect life and property.
• Operates a County vehicle with heightened caution and sound judgment while transporting persons, traveling to various locations, responding to emergencies, tactical driving, and performing law enforcement duties under both routine and high-pressure conditions.
• Affords assistance and provides appropriate first aid and CPR and provides assistance to injured or vulnerable individuals until medical personnel arrive.
• Explains and interprets Clark County rules and regulations, county ordinances, state statutes, local laws and regulations, and court decisions related to police activities.
• Assists and provides appropriate first aid and CPR and provides assistance to injured or vulnerable individuals until medical personnel arrive.
• Provides information and appropriate assistance concerning Clark County programs and facilities and upholds and promotes the mission, vision, and core values of Clark County in all interactions with the public.
• Uses standard office technology, including computers, and utilizes law enforcement equipment such as radios, mobile data terminals, tablets, and other tools essential to police operations.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required to support law enforcement operations and job functions.

Requirements

• Must carry a firearm and meet and maintain applicable certification.
• Must work for extended periods of time outdoors and in potentially life-threatening situations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada State Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I Certification or have completed a certified Nevada Peace Officer Academy Category I training program at time of application.
• Must be capable of passing Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I State Physical Fitness Examination as defined by NAC 289.205.
• Must meet the minimum standards for appointment as defined in NAC 289.110.
• Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application.

Benefits

• Periodic background investigations may be conducted.

Schedule

• Patrols parks and other Clark County facilities and properties by vehicle or on foot.
• Assists the public, detects, detains, and controls crime, makes arrests or issues citations for violations, enforces state and local laws, executes search or arrest warrants, and ensures the safety and security of Clark County facilities and community.
• Performs investigative duties regarding complaints and incidents, gathers information, collects and documents evidence, and apprehends violators of state, county, and local laws.
• Provides crowd and traffic control coverage at Clark County special events, emergencies, congested situations, and assigned activities, and participates in security operations related to major events.
• Prepares comprehensive written reports, including accident and arrest reports, affidavits, and citations; and completes all documentation required for investigations and enforcement actions with accuracy and detail.
• Testifies in court when necessary, presents evidence, and maintains proper courtroom demeanor.
• Transports and books arrested persons and transports offenders to medical facilities or other designated locations as required.
• Responds to emergencies at Clark County facilities and park locations as necessary and takes appropriate action to protect life and property.
• Operates a County vehicle with heightened caution and sound judgment while transporting persons, traveling to various locations, responding to emergencies, tactical driving, and performing law enforcement duties under both routine and high-pressure conditions.
• Affords assistance and provides appropriate first aid and CPR and provides assistance to injured or vulnerable individuals until medical personnel arrive.
• Explains and interprets Clark County rules and regulations, county ordinances, state statutes, local laws and regulations, and court decisions related to police activities.
• Assists and provides appropriate first aid and CPR and provides assistance to injured or vulnerable individuals until medical personnel arrive.
• Provides information and appropriate assistance concerning Clark County programs and facilities and upholds and promotes the mission, vision, and core values of Clark County in all interactions with the public.
• Uses standard office technology, including computers, and utilizes law enforcement equipment such as radios, mobile data terminals, tablets, and other tools essential to police operations.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required to support law enforcement operations and job functions.