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

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

Job Description

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 [R0145832].

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. Our priority is to create a
professional and diverse police department staffed and equipped to
serve the community. For more information, visit us on line at:
https://www.unlv.edu/police

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. (See Special Requirements
  and Informational Note)
• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

ENTRY LEVEL:

• Working knowledge of: applicable federal regulations, State
  statutes and local laws and ordinances pertaining to law
  enforcement; criminal law to include court procedures, laws of
  arrest, rules of evidence, search and seizure, confiscation of
  stolen property, and the legal rights of citizens; investigative
  procedures and techniques; community policing methods used to
  provide assistance to students, faculty, staff and the public;
  appropriate use and care of equipment such as firearms, baton,
  handcuffs, radios, and patrol vehicles; proper grammar, punctuation
  and spelling necessary to complete required reports.
• General knowledge of: investigation procedures and
  techniques.
• Ability to: operate a personal computer; take appropriate
  enforcement action; conduct preliminary investigations and testify
  in court; administer first aid if required for emergency treatment
  of sick and injured persons; prepare required reports; assess
  potential problem situations and take appropriate action;
  understand and follow oral and written instructions or directions
  necessary to carry out assignments; think clearly and logically to
  effect acceptable results; analyze situations correctly act quickly
  and appropriately in emergencies; establish and maintain effective
  working relationships with others; prepare concise and accurate
  written reports; vividly describe people and scenes so that others
  can visualize them; speak with people of various cultural, social,
  economic, and educational backgrounds; mediate between contending
  parties and groups; maintain integrity and confidentiality;
  maintain P.O.S.T. certification requirements to include continuing
  education and firearms qualifications.
• Skill in: use of firearms, equipment and operation of emergency
  motor vehicles; and all knowledge, skills and abilities required at
  the lower level.

FULL PERFORMANCE:

• Working knowledge of: NSHE and departmental rules, regulations,
  policies, procedures, instructions and operating manuals pertaining
  to the proper execution of duties; activities and problems inherent
  in a campus environment; community policing methods used to provide
  assistance to students, staff and the public.
• Ability to: operate computer equipment to compile statistics,
  identify crime trends and generate reports.

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: https://www.nvpers.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/ReEmployPERS-Elig_0_0.pdf

• 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.

SALARY

• Police Officer I - Grade 36 Step 1, starting salary is
  $67,901.76. "Step" means the number assigned by the Division of
  Human Resource Management to identify a specific rate of pay within
  a grade.
• Police Officer II - Grade 40 Step 1, starting salary is
  $80,763.84. "Step" means the number assigned by the Division of
  Human Resource Management to identify a specific rate of pay within
  a grade.
• Note: There will be consideration for experience, seniority,
  and Grade and Steps earned at the time of retirement.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Generous compensation packages, separate paid time off for
  annual and sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental, and
  vision
• No state income tax
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits
  programs
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)
  schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and
  dependents

PERKS

• Flexible work schedule (depending on your
  department)
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Personal and professional
  development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Employee discount at UNLV's Student Wellness Recreation
  Center
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off
  campus
• Wellness programming
  for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

HOW TO APPLY

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE ANNOUNCED CLOSING DATE
BELOW BASED ON VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.

Submit a letter of interest (cover letter) and a detailed resume
listing qualifications and experience. If you are a veteran, please
attach your DD-214 or other applicable official documentation to
your application as evidence of Veterans or Disabled Veteran's
status.

Attach ALL documents in the CV/Resume attachment section when
applying.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and
experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and
preferred qualifications because this is the information on which
the initial review of materials will be based. The resume must have
a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as a
part of each job; applicants must demonstrate that they qualify for
this position. Education (including High School) and experience
must be clearly documented. Your application will NOT be moved
forward if your application is incomplete.

This recruitment will remain open until filled and a review of
applications will begin immediately.

Materials must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept
emailed materials. For assistance with the application process,
contact policerecruitment@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher
Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to
find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once
you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will
navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job
posting by typing the job requisition number, "R0145832" in the
search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application
process, your application will be returned and you will have to
reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your
application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of
approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and
staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees,
producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is
classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research
activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining
top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying
population and workforce, driving economic activity through
increased research and community partnerships, and creating an
academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch
of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre
main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most
affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV
sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual
listing of the nation's most diverse universities for
undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the
rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our
commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and
building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to
providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on
the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether
actual or perceived by others (including service-connected
disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions),
military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race
(including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural
hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists),
color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis
of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a
form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law.
Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will
act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence,
to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the
basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.
Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and
the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).
The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education
programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and
employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these
provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX
Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland
Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella
Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email:
titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu,
or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of
Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights,
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone:
1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email:
OCR@ed.gov; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University's grievance procedures and
grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of
sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of
sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found
online at the Office of Equal Employment
& Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in
providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire
Safety Report compliance document is available
online.

Exempt
No

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and
experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and
preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this
information during the initial review of application
materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the
closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be
conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the
Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate
the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational
needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and
ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens
authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying
for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B
Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by
the USCIS.

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CSN-External/job/UNLV1-Main-Campus-Las-Vegas/Retired-University-Police-Officer--University-Police-Services-PERS-RETIRED-and-NEVADA-POST-CERTIFIED-POLICE-OFFICER-APPLICANTS-ONLY_R0145832-2

About Us
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) creates opportunities and
changes lives through access to quality teaching, services, and
experiences that enrich our diverse community. CSN has three main
campuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson and multiple
sites and centers.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to
providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on
the basis of a person’s age, disability, whether actual or
perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities),
gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or
military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or
religion.