Police Officer

Salary: $32.42 - $50.28 Hourly Location : Henderson, NV Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 0269JAN26-P-MR Department: Police Department (POCO Only) Opening Date: 01/01/2026 Closing Date: 3/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Position Overview The Henderson Police Department announces the opening of applications for the position of Police Officer. Processing and testing of applicants will occur throughout the year on an ongoing basis. The department is seeking dedicated people of character, courage, conscience, and compassion who are interested in a challenging and rewarding career of service to the citizens and community of Henderson. The pool of candidates from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for the classification of Police Officer for up to one (1) year. Under general supervision, performs law enforcement duties related to detecting, preventing, and investigating crime and maintaining law and order; and performs related duties as required. Click here to view a complete copy of the job description and physical requirements. Click here to be directed to the Join HPD website for FAQs and other useful links. Click hereto see what it's like to live in/visit Henderson. Why Join the Henderson Police Department? At the City of Henderson, we are committed to building a safer and stronger community. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference, ready to face the challenges of law enforcement, and eager to engage with the community in a positive and meaningful way. As a Police Officer with the City of Henderson, you will: Community Impact: Play a key role in creating a safer, more connected community through proactive policing, and community engagement. Professional Development & Career Growth: Attend comprehensive academy training, ongoing skill development, opportunities for promotions and specialized assignments and professional development within the department. Competitive Pay & Benefits: Receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, employer-paid enrollment into Nevada PERS, uniform allowance, generous paid time off, low cost of living, no state income tax, and much more! Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with four 10-hour days,overtime opportunities, access to onsite gym equipment during breaks, and additional work-life balance benefits. Henderson is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, known for its vibrant neighborhoods, thriving economy, and commitment to public safety. As a Police Officer in Henderson, you'll be part of a department that values excellence, teamwork, and transparency. If you're ready to take on the challenge and become a part of a team dedicated to serving and protecting the community, we want to hear from you. Apply Today! Join us in making Henderson a safer, stronger place to live and work. Minimum QualificationsGraduation from high school or the equivalent. Possess and maintain a valid driver license. Upon hire, possess a Nevada or "border state" driver license under conditions defined by Nevada Revised Statute 483.035. Must be a U.S. citizen by the time of application. Must be at least 20 years of age at the time of application, and age 21 by the start of the academy. Must have no convictions for offenses greater than a misdemeanor. Must have no convictions for offenses of domestic violence. Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/40 in one eye and 20/30 in both eyes. Hearing must be 30 decibels or less for each ear. Must successfully complete the Henderson Police Department Academy within the time frame prescribed by the department. Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check. Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment. Required Documents/Assessment InformationDOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire ASSESSMENT INFORMATION: Step 1: Submit Your Application - Apply Today! Step 2: Written Exam - Must be completed within 14 calendar days of receiving invitation to test. For additional information about the written exam click here Step 3: Physical Fitness Test - Candidates invited to the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) will receive an email notice when it is their time to schedule. PFT dates open two weeks in advance, and scheduling links are sent out to candidates who have passed the written exam (see dates below). PFT dates: 1/3/26, 1/14/26, 2/18/26, 3/10/26, 3/28/26Space is limited, so candidates are encouraged to sign up early! The requirements to pass the PFT are listed below: Exercise EventRequirementVertical Jump11.5 inchesAgility Run23.4 secondsSit-Ups24 in 60 secondsPush-Ups18 (no time limit)300 Meter Run82 seconds1.5 Mile Run/Walk20 minutes and 20 secondsPLEASE NOTE: Candidates will need to meet the standards shown in the video in accordance with Nevada POST requirements during the academy, the hiring process is based on the requirements listed above. Video Demonstration of Physical Fitness Test Step 4: Preliminary Oral Board Interview - Conducted via Microsoft Teams after successful completion of Physical Fitness Test Step 5: Background Investigation - IncludesPersonal History Questionnaire / Polygraph Examination / Fingerprinting Step 6: Command Staff Interview - Candidates who successfully complete backgrounds will be invited for a final interview with HPD Command Staff Step 7: Conditional Offer - Drug Screening / Psychological Examination / Medical & Physical Screening Step 8: Employment Offer & Academy -Henderson Police Academy hours are 6am-4pm, Monday - Thursday for approximately 24 weeks Click the Links Below for Additional Information: Written Exam Frequently Asked Questions Physical Fitness Test Information Video Demonstration of Physical Fitness Test IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson on-line application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report. Selection Process The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing, at to request such accommodation prior to any assessment. IMPORTANT: Appointment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, polygraph examination, medical/physical examination, Psychological examination, drug and alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements of the job. As part of the background investigation, all claims of education and experience made in the employment application process, as well as other information submitted, will be verified. NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Some candidates may be disqualified indefinitely due to the results of their background investigation. City of Henderson, Nevada Police Officers Contract (HPOA) Benefits Summary HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45% RETIREMENT Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) No Social Security tax on employee's wages Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program PAID LEAVE VACATION Employee credited with 20 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. After six (6) months, annual leave hours will accrue at 3.33 hours per month (total 40 hours first year of employment) Accrued at 10 hours per month after first year through fifth year; 13.33 hours per month sixth through twelfth year; 16.67 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond SICK LEAVE Accrued at one shift per month from date of hire BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Three (3) days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one (1) week if funeral is held 400 miles or more from City of Henderson HOLIDAYS 14 paid holidays per year including September 11th Memorial Holiday Two (2) floating holidays per year The ability to bank holidays that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off WORK WEEK Police Officers: Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week Corrections Officers: Average 40-hour work week with combination 12-hour days and 8-hour days UNIFORM ALLOWANCE The City provides a clothing and personal effects allowance for employees required to wear a uniform VOLUNTARY BENEFITS IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity Auto and Home Insurance 529 College Savings Plan Supplemental Term Life Insurance Legal Insurance Pet Insurance Identity and Credit Protection PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program Long Term Care + Life Insurance NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program Revised 03/24 01 In accordance with the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act, at this stage of the hiring process applicants are not expected or required to reveal any medical or other disability related information about themselves in response to questions on this form or to any other inquiry made prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment. I acknowledge the above statement 02 Have you ever received a disqualification letter from the Henderson Police Department? Yes, I received a lifetime disqualification letter. I am not eligible to apply for any Henderson Police Department position and understand I will not receive further consideration. Yes, I received a disqualification letter, but the date has passed, and I am now eligible to reapply. No, I have never received a disqualification letter from the Henderson Police Department and I am eligible to apply. 03 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question and have received a disqualification letter from the Henderson Police Department, please name the position you applied for and the date you are eligible to reapply. If you have never received a disqualification letter and answered "No" you may type "n/a." 04 Are you at least 20 years of age? Yes No 05 Are you a United States citizen? Yes No 06 What is your highest level of completed education? High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Vocational, Trade or Technical School Certificate or Diploma Associate Degree from an accredited college or university 60 or more completed credits from an accredited college or university Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree None of the above 07 Are you currently a City of Henderson employee? Yes No 08 Have you ever applied for any position with the Henderson Police Department in the past? Yes No 09 If "Yes" to question 6, please name the position(s) and date(s). 10 Since the age of 18, have you been convicted of a Felony? Yes No 11 Since the age of 18, have you been convicted of a Gross Misdemeanor? Yes No 12 Since the age of 18, have you been convicted of a crime involving domestic violence? Yes No 13 Do you have a conviction for a DUI within the last 7 years? Yes No 14 How many at-fault traffic accidents have you had in the past three (3) years? None One Two Three Four or more 15 Have you been terminated from employment, or resigned in lieu of termination, from another law enforcement agency within the past 12 months, prior to successful completion of academy training and/or field training? Yes No 16 When was the last time you used marijuana or other THC substances (example: edibles), which were not prescribed to you by a health care professional? Never Within the past 3 months More than 3 months 17 When was the last time you used any of the following substances: LSD, PCP, Acid, Angel Dust, Mushrooms, Peyote, Mescaline, Ecstasy, MDMA, Spice, Bath Salts, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Speed, and/or Crank? Never Less than 7 years ago 7 years ago or longer 18 When was the last time you used any opiates (heroin, opium, morphine, fentanyl, etc.) that were not prescribed to you by a health care provider or that were prescribed to you but were misused by you (example - using in excess of what was prescribed by the health care provider)? Never Less than 7 years ago 7 years ago or longer 19 When was the last time you used any of the following substances: Non-Prescription Steroids, Inhalants - including Glue, Whip-its, Nitrous Oxide (not while in the care of a health care professional), and/or Spray Paint? Never Less than 5 years ago 5 years ago or longer 20 Have you ever sold any illicit drug or controlled substance, with or without profit? Yes, I have sold drugs with or without a profit No 21 Since the age of 18, have you ever been terminated from employment, or resigned in lieu of termination, for theft, embezzlement, a physical altercation, or fraud? Yes No 22 Since the age of 18, have you ever physically forced another person to have sexual intercourse or engaged in any sexual behavior with a non-consenting partner? Yes No 23 Since the age of 18, have you ever had sex with any person under the age of 16 (not a spouse)? Yes No 24 Do you currently have any tattoos or brands which would be visible while wearing a long-sleeved, collared uniform shirt in the following places? -Head-Face-Throat-Upper neck-HandsException: tattooed wedding band on ring finger or cosmetic tattoos such as eyeliner or eyebrowsPlease note: Bandages, make-up, sports band, etc. are not authorized for tattoo or brand cover-up. All visible tattoos or brands must be completely removed prior to the start of the academy Yes, I have tattoos which would be visible while wearing a long-sleeved, collared uniform shirt and am not willing to have them removed I have tattoos as described, but I am willing or am in the process of a removal. I understand they must be completely removed prior to the start of the academy I do not have any visible tattoos as described 25 If you have any body piercings (other than earrings) on any of the following places: head, face, throat, upper neck, or hands; which would be visible while wearing while wearing a long-sleeved, collared uniform shirt, are you willing to remove them prior to commencing your shift each day? Yes, I have piercings as described and I do not wish to remove them I have piercings as described but am willing to remove them prior to commencing my shift each day I have no piercings as described 26 If you become a Police Officer, you will be faced with life-or-death decisions with little time to think about it first. Are you willing to use force, up to and including deadly force, when it is absolutely necessary in the performance of your duties? Yes No 27 I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understood the Essential Functions expected of a police officer as stated in this job posting, as well as the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities police officers are expected to attain, and agree that I am willing to perform all of these functions should I be hired for this position. Yes No 28 I attest that the information contained in these Supplemental Questions is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any inaccurate information will be grounds for immediate disqualification from the selection process. Yes No 29 How did you first learn about this employment opportunity? College or Career Fair Facebook Instagram Twitter City of Henderson or JoinHPD website Linked-In, Handshake, or other electronic source Friend or family member Current City of Henderson or HPD employee Other 30 If you selected "other" in the previous question, please tell us where you heard about us. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04