Employee Information Guide

For further information regarding the application and hiring process, please contact the CCSD Human Resources Division / Support Personnel at 2832 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 or call 799-5328 or call the Job Hotline 799-5200/1000 NOTE: No applicant information will be taken on this web site.

See – Home Page For Application Packet Information

CURRENT APPLICATION/TESTING PROCESS

• Advertising: Check local newspapers August 10th through 31st of 2008.
• Informational Meetings:  Will be held on September 5th & 6th, 2008 at the School Board Conference Room (2832 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89121). Interested persons MUST attend at least one of these meetings to continue with the testing process.
• Study Sessions: Will be held on September 13th & 19th, 2008 at the School Board Conference Room.
• Written Exam: Will be held September 29th, 2008 at Cashman Center (850 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101). Applications will be distributed at the conclusion of this event.
• Application Closing Date:  October 14th 2008.
• Physical Agility Test:  Will be held on October 18th, 2008 at Del Sol High School (3100 E. Patrick, Las Vegas, 89120).  Successful candidates will be scheduled for interviews.
• Mock Interviews:  Will be held November 1st, 2008 at CCSD Police Headquarters
• Oral Board Interviews:  Will be held November 5th & 6th, 2008 at CCSD Police Headquarters.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY LEVEL

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have a safe driving record.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Have the ability to obtain a Nevada drivers license prior to employment.
• Must attend and successfully complete a 22 week law enforcement training academy.

LATERAL

• Must be Nevada Category 1 Post Certified with experience as a police officer in the state of Nevada.
• Must fulfill entry level requirements 1 through 5.

OUT OF STATE IN-LIEU

• Must be certified as a police officer from a state that Nevada recognizes as an in-lieu reciprocity state.
• Must meet or exceed the current Nevada POST category 1 standards.
• Must fulfill entry level requirements 1 through 5 (above).
• Attend a 2 week (80hr) In-Lieu training program

EXAMINATIONS:

• Nevada Post Physical Capabilities Examination (Entry Level Recruit and Out of State In-Lieu)
  • Complete a vertical jump of not less than 14 inches.
  • Complete not less than 15 sit-ups in 1 minute.
  • Complete not less than 18 push-ups.
  • Run 300 meters in not more than 77 seconds.
  • Walk or run 1.5 miles in not more than 17 minutes and 17 seconds.
• Written Examination (Entry Level Only)
• Psychological Examination (All)
• Oral Examination/Interview (All)
• Comprehensive Medical Examination (All)
• Polygraph Examination (All)
• Background Investigation (All)
  

EXCLUSIONARY FACTORS:

• Convicted felons or persons convicted of domestic violence are not eligible for hire as peace officers in the state of Nevada per Nevada Revised Statute 202.360.
• Failure to honestly and completely disclose any information during the application and screening process.
• Failure to pass an extensive background investigation.

BENEFITS

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Annual Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Shift Differential
• Paid Retirement (Nevada PERS Police/Fire)

SALARY RANGE

Entry Level:
11-month (1,920 hrs) Assignment: $42,029 - $57,465
12-month (2,080 hrs) Assignment: $45,531 - $62,254

Lateral/Out of State In-Lieu:
Starting salary up to $51,188*
*Placement on the salary table will be commensurate with years of experience. Months and hours may vary depending on your assignment (11 or 12 months).

**All pay rates are approximates only.