Retired University Police Officer, University Police Services PERS RETIRED and NEVADA POST CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS ONLY

Job Posting

The University Police Department (UPD) invites applications for Retired Police Officer I / II, University Police Services, Critical Labor Shortage, PERS RETIRED and NEVADA POST CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS ONLY.

Role of the Position :

UPD is conducting a continuous recruitment for current and future openings for University Police Officer 2 POST Certified. Positions may be assigned to any campus to include the College of Southern Nevada, Desert Research Institute, Nevada State College, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

The University Police Officer 2 will work under general supervision, performing journey level law enforcement duties to include protecting university employees, students, and the general public; patrolling and safeguarding the university system properties and surrounding areas; conducting traffic investigations; conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations; preparing for security and law enforcement activities surrounding special events; preparing for appearances in court; performing maintenance on assigned equipment; performing special assignments related to law enforcement and peace officer functions; and maintaining law and order, among other duties.

Profile of the Department :

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) was established in 1865 and currently comprises two doctoral-granting universities, a state college, four comprehensive community colleges and one environmental research institute. The public system of higher education in Nevada is governed by the Board of Regents serving over 100,000 students and 15,000 employees.

University Police Department, Southern Command, is a full service category I law enforcement agency that serves the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the College of Southern Nevada, the Desert Research Institute and Nevada State College. The department consists of 163 employees and has responsibility for the public safety needs of 80,000 students, faculty and staff over an 800 square mile service area. Law enforcement operations consists of 80 full and part time sworn peace officers, a full service 9-1-1 Center, K-9 operations; emergency management operations with a fully functional EOC and oversight of major special events hosting more than a million visitors a year to various events.

We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and are the providers and / or coordinators for all emergency services on campus. The University Police Services Department is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the department.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Must be retired from the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada prior to the date of hire.
• Must have a current / active Nevada POST Category 1 certification.
• The Nevada POST certification of the peace officer in the other jurisdiction has not been revoked or suspended.
• Not more than 60 months have lapsed since the peace officer was employed in the other jurisdiction.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of law enforcement experience; OR Associate of Arts degree or equivalent coursework in criminal justice, police science, psychology, or closely related field and six months of law enforcement experience; OR one year of experience as a University Police Officer I in Nevada State service.
• Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
• A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
• Applicants may be subjected to psychological testing which may include polygraph testing.
• Applicants must meet minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code.

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Pers Critical Designation Retirement Information :

Effective October 21, 2022, PERS and NSHE have designated University Police Officer and Public Safety Dispatch positions as experiencing a critical labor shortage under NRS 286.523(2)(a) and (3), NRS 286.520, and NRS 286.525.

If hired, employees will need to contact PERS to verify qualifications for critical labor shortage status and to make sure there isn't an early age reduction. If the employee qualifies, a PERS eligible form must be filled out for that member. Employees can elect to re-enroll with PERS or NOT on that form. If they choose to re-enroll, PERS needs their enrollment form and survivor form uploaded as well.

Link to the PERS eligible form :

If you have questions related to this critical designation and if you qualify, contact policerecruitment@unlv.edu.

If you have questions related to your PERS retirement, please contact PERS directly at 702-486-3900.

If you have questions regarding your PEBP and / or Medicare benefits, please contact Kim Dawes at kim.dawes@unlv.edu or at 702-895-4375.

This recruitment is limited to former classified, peace officer employees who have served at least three years of continuous full-time equivalent service in a permanent status in the classified service AND who are currently NEVADA PERS retired in the areas specified in this job advertisement.

Commitment to Diversity :

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

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