Salary : $89,356.80 - $127,275.20 Annually
Location : Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: C26-186
Division: Homeland Security Division
Bureau: Community Engagement Bureau
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 3:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Appointed
Position Type: Open Competitive
Ranked vs. Pool: Pool

Position Description

Definition

The Office of Community Engagement Hope Program Coordinator (HPC) is a multifaceted leadership role responsible for coordinating community engagement initiatives, implementation, managing community services programs, serving as the primary liaison for Department, individuals and families experiencing homelessness, supervising, training and supporting staff, interns, volunteers, and community participants, evaluation of community-focused programs that support social services, and maintenance of priority, high-impact partnerships with stakeholders including community groups, community-based organizations (CBOs) and key collaborators. This role supports outreach efforts and assists in identifying service gaps, trends, and community needs related to the unhoused community resources, field education, practicum/internship placements, and collaborative initiatives with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Social Work Program, using evidence-based, client centered, and trauma-informed practice.

This role requires a high level of professionalism, empathy, and leadership with a strong focus on equity, access, and community impact. Works closely with internal and external departments, community stakeholders, service providers, and boards that fund partners to design and manage programs that address community needs, promote equity, and enhance service delivery. This position also works with agencies applying for grants, reviewing, scoring and ranking various grants, facilitates meetings, and supports cross-sector collaboration. Incumbents are expected to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and apply professional work ethics, equity principles, and public service accountability standards.
Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is appointed by the Sheriff and is not subject to the competitive requirements of the Civil Service Rules of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Minimum Qualifications/Position-Specific Conditions
Best Candidates Will Have

• Three years of increasingly responsible professional work experience in crisis intervention, social services, community outreach, or working with the unhoused community and at-risk populations.
• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major course work in psychology, social work, counseling or a related field.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Nevada driver license.
• Excellent and effective communication, both written and verbal.
• Experience with Public speaking and group facilitation.
• Experience with conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
• Experience with program coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with organizational and time management.
• Experience with supervising, mentoring, and training staff and volunteers.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, electronic record systems, database management, internet research, email communication, and virtual meeting platform.
• Ability to facilitate, coordinate, and support community programs and outreach activities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and community needs.
• Ability to coordinate contracts, memoranda of understanding, and interagency agreements.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate community engagement programs in accordance with organizational goals and civil service policies.
• Ability to problem solve and addres community and program-related issues.
• Knowledge of public service programs, social services, and community-based resources.
• Knowledge of program coordination, administration, and evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements in a public or nonprofit setting.
• Knowledge of equity-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices.
• Knowledge of data collection and reporting standards.
• Knowledge of LVMPD's Office of Community Engagement and understanding of all their programming and the support each one requires:

• LIMA - Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health and Addiction
• Giving Project - LVMPD Unhoused Imitative
• HOT - Hope and Outreach Team
• CIT - Crisis Intervention Team
• DREAM - LVMPD Youth Interdiction Program
• ACE - Youth referral services
• Dedicated Futures - Youth Interdiction Programming
• RECAP - Rebuilding Every City Around Peace Initiative
• BCA - OCE Black Community Alliance
• HCA - Hispanic Community Alliance
• AAPIA - Asian American Pacific Islander Alliance
• FLO - Fusion Liaison Officers

Conditions of Employment
In addition to the General Conditions of Employment found here, the following specific conditions of employment apply to this position:

1. Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the closing date of the announcement.
2. Be at least 18 years old by the closing date of the announcement.
3. Personal 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.
4. Are required to maintain a Nevada driver license for commuting between the regular workplace and offsite work locations.

Environmental Conditions:

• Office and field environment; exposure to potentially hostile or hazardous environments.

Physical Conditions:

• Vision sufficient to read fine prints, write, and use computer systems proficiently.
• Speech sufficient to effectively communicate with other persons encountered in the line of duty.
• Hearing sufficient to hear instructions, observe, assess, and respond to situations effectively or engage in conversation over the phone or in person.
• Strength sufficient to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Agility and mobility sufficient to drive a vehicle to reach different work sites; stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, reach, rotate and extend neck, and balance self while using standard office equipment.
• Endurance sufficient to walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time, as necessary.
• Operate and drive vehicles to reach different work sites.

Selection Process
Application Filing

Application, letter of interest, and resume must be submitted online.

• A letter of interest must be attached specifying your interest. The letter of interest must not exceed one (1) page maximum. Please upload your letter of interest to your application when prompted. Failure to attach a letter of interest will result in automatic disqualification.

• A resume must be attached specifying your qualifying experience. The resume must not exceed two (2) pages maximum. Please upload your resume to your application when prompted. Failure to attach a resume will result in automatic disqualification

Decisions on an applicant's suitability for this position may be made solely on the information contained in the application, letter of interest, and resume, and therefore, should be filled out in its entirety.
Selection Process*

As qualified candidates apply, top candidates will be contacted to schedule interviews.
*The LVMPD reserves the right to modify the selection processes in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
Additional Selection Processes
If you successfully complete the above selection process, you will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph exam. A polygraph examination can be stressful and may affect existing medical or psychological conditions or ongoing treatment. Candidates are encouraged to consult with their personal physicians to discuss whether the polygraph will affect a condition or treatment and then follow the guidance of their medical professional.

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.

Additional Information

Inquiries

Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:

• Christina Muñoz Vyse, Analyst at:

Questions regarding the position may be directed to:

• Rachel Skidmore, Director at:

If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process, contact Christina Muñoz Vyse, Analyst, [email protected].