POLICE OFFICER

About this role

The Clark County Office of Public Safety is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Police Officer position. This position is assigned to the law enforcement division of Public Safety. Under general supervision, a Police Officer participates in Clark County Public Safety's Field Training and Evaluation Program, patrols Clark County facilities and parks, assists the public, makes arrests, controls crime, prevents and detects violations of law, and enforces state and local laws.<br><br><strong data-pasted="true">THE SALARY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED AND IS NOW REFLECTED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.</strong><br><br>This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources.<br><br><p data-pasted="true"><strong>PLEASE NOTE: Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T. Certification):</strong> A valid copy of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I certification is required at time of application. Applications submitted without valid P.O.S.T. Category I certification will be considered as an incomplete application. Certificates may also be e

Requirements

<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Patrols parks and other Clark County facilities and properties by vehicle or on foot for the purpose of assisting the public, detecting, deterring, and controlling crime, making arrests or issuing citations for violations, enforcing state and local laws, executing search or arrest warrants, and ensuring the safety and security of Clark County facilities and community.</li><li>Performs investigative duties regarding complaints and incidents, gathers information, conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations, collects and documents evidence, and apprehends violators of state, county, and local laws.</li><li>Provides crowd and traffic control coverage at Clark County special events, emergencies, congested situations, and assigned activities, and particip