Cadet

***Note: This posting is for applicants who are at least 18 years of age and have NOT reached their 20th birthday by the date of the first test instrument as listed in this posting. If you are at least 20 years and 6 months of age, please apply for Corrections Recruit and/or Police Recruit.***BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL DATES TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE TESTING PROCESS.Salary InformationThe salary for this position is negotiated through a collective bargaining agreement. All new employees will be hired at the minimum salary in the range and will be eligible for merit increases until reaching the maximum salary in the range.Starting Annual Cadet Salary: $45,364.806 months after start: $47,195.2012 months after start: $49,067.2024 months after start: $51,043.20*These figures do not include future COLA, NVPERS, or collective bargaining agreement changes.DefinitionIncumbents attend, participate, and successfully complete the Cadet Academy and perform entry level work of routine difficulty in the Patrol and Detention Services Divisions of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.Training, Education and ExperienceNo 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 driver license at 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.Special To This ClassificationMust be a Citizen of the United States by the date of the first exam for the position.Not be prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to any law, including NRS 202.360 or 18 U.S. Code § 921-922.Must meet all minimum standards for appointment to perform duties of a peace officer under NAC 289.110.Conditions of EmploymentPersonal 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.Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.Maintain physical fitness to meet all required physical standards for Cadet throughout the duration of the academy.Obey the laws of the State of Nevada, the County of Clark, and the City of Las Vegas.Successfully complete Cadet academy training.Wear a uniform and maintain a neat and clean appearance.Purchase their own equipment required for this position.Purchase a vest upon graduation from academy.Participate in the Department's random drug screening process.Maintain a valid Nevada driver license.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.Qualify under Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to work in a detention facility.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.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.Vision sufficient to read the computer screen, as well as fine print in documents.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.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.Agility sufficient to twist, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach forward, jump, and reach overhead.Strength sufficient to subdue and restrain resistant persons and drag, lift, or carry persons or objects.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.Alertness sufficient to be aware of surroundings at all times.Application FilingApplications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time (PST). 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 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 Wednesday, August 5, 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.Exam OptionsWe are now offering online testing for the Written Exam.Option 1: 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.Option 2: Exam #1 Fitness Exam (Pass/Fail) – Saturday, August 15, 2026. Exam #2 Written Exam (Weighted 100%) – Saturday, August 15, 2026.Option 3: Exam #1 Fitness Exam (Pass/Fail) – Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Exam #2 Written Exam (Weighted 100%) – Wednesday, August 19, 2026. All candidates requiring both exams must come prepared to complete both the Written and Fitness Exams on the date listed above.*The LVMPD reserves the right to modify the selection processes and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.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 Veteran's 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 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. Click here 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. 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 for a quick video or for specific information.InquiriesQuestions regarding this selection process may be directed to:LVMPD Recruiters, 702-828-5787, recruitment@lvmpd.comDaphne Diso, Human Resources Technician, m15434d@lvmpd.comRosanne Sorboro Steiner, Analyst, r14786s@lvmpd.comIf you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process, contact Rosanne Sorboro Steiner at r14786s@lvmpd.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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