Salary : $108,035.20 - $153,753.60 Annually
Location : Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: C26-220
Division: Detention Services Division
Bureau: Administrative Operations Bureau
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 3:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Appointed
Position Type: Open Competitive
Ranked vs. Pool: Pool

Position Description
Definition
Incumbents are responsible for providing strategic leadership and project management oversight for capital improvement projects and maintenance of existing facilities. As on-site representatives of LVMPD, incumbents manage the work of contractors involved in the design and engineering of construction projects; manage the work of building contractors; manage the planning, scheduling, and performance of maintenance activities for all LVMPD and/or County-owned buildings, facilities, infrastructure and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. Additionally, the incumbent manages the daily operations, personnel, and strategic initiatives of the Project's Team and Supply sections within the Administrative Operations Bureau.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This position serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff and is not subject to the competitive requirements of the Civil Service Rules of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

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Minimum Qualifications/Position-Specific Conditions
Best Candidates Will Have:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Facilities Management, Drafting, Architectural Design, Engineering, or a related area, or equivalent.
• A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience managing construction projects, including managing the work of contractors involved in construction design, engineering, facility construction, and facility maintenance. Experience should include contract management, electrical, mechanical, and structural systems and repairs; planning, prioritizing, and supervising the work of staff, preferably in a public sector organization.
• Current certification as a Certified Construction Manager issued by the American National Standards Institute; or comparable professional certifications in construction management issued by an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of standards and requirements associated with the American Corrections Association (ACA), Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards as they apply to correctional, detention, and public facilities.
• Knowledge of supply chain management, including inventory control, purchasing, and warehouse operations.
• Experience with team building, handling conflict, and employee disciplinary issues.
• Proficient analytical, organizational, auditing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and assume new tasks and ad-hoc projects with an increased level of difficulty.
• A propensity to be accurate and detail-oriented.
• Demonstrate initiative, motivation, dependability, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

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. Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
4. Be full duty at the time of job offer with no restrictions.
5. Flexible with schedule and work hours; work any shift, weekend, holiday, and overtime when needed.
6. Within 14 days after initial hire, undergo annual tuberculosis testing/screening per NRS, and every 12 months thereafter. Employees who are past positive testers must provide medical documentation of testing/treatment records.
7. Personal Appearance: While on duty and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all 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 must 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.

Selection Process
Application Filing

Applications, resumes and letters of interest must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time. Decisions on an applicant's suitability for this position may be made solely on the information contained in the application, resume, and letter of interest and therefore should be filled out in their entirety.
Selection Process

The selection process is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of September 8, 2026.
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:

• Staff Specialist Shanell Moss at or (702) 828-3008.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to:

• Director Dino Davis at

If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process, contact Staff Specialist Shanell Moss at [email protected].

APPOINTED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Benefits are effective July 1, 2023, are based upon an 80 hour
pay period in a paid status, and are subject to change.
COMPENSATION
CLOTHING ALLOWANCE: Appointed employees may be eligible to receive an annual clothing allowance, depending on the appointed agreement in effect on July 1 of payment year. When eligible, clothing allowance is paid to the employee at a prorated amount upon the completion of 6 months of continuous service, and each July thereafter. Employees who separate from the Department are required to reimburse a prorated amount for the remainder of that year.

EDUCATION INCENTIVE: Appointed employees possessing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree from an accredited college or university may be eligible to receive a designated amount per pay period based on the type of degree obtained and the appointed agreement in effect on July 1 of payment year.

SPANISH PAY: Qualified employees may receive Spanish Pay bi-weekly.

TAXES:
State/City - Nevada has no state tax or city income tax.
Social Security - Employees enrolled in PERS do not pay social security.
Medicare - Medicare is deducted at the rate of 1.45%.

WORKING HOURS: Employees work 80 hours bi-weekly. Depending upon the area of assignment, employees work an 8-hour, a 9-hour, a 10-hour, or a 12-hour shift per day.

LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS

ANNUAL VACATION LEAVE: Employees begin accruing vacation leave immediately at the following rates:

• 1 - 4 years of service:4.62 hours per pay period (3 weeks per year)
• 5 - 9 years of service:5.80 hours per pay period (3.75 weeks per year)
• 10 - 19 years of service:6.15 hours per pay period (4 weeks per year)
• 20 + years of service:7.68 hours per pay period (5 weeks per year)

Vacation leave may be used after 6 months of continuous service.

On December 31st of each year, employees may carry over a portion of accrued leave, dependent on their years of service.

Employees separating from the Department are eligible to cash out all accrued vacation if they have completed six months of continuous service.

APPOINTED LEAVE: At the start of each calendar year (January 1st), appointed employees receive 3 appointed leave days. Employees must use these days by December 31 of the calendar year or they will be forfeited. Employees must have completed 6 months of continuous service to be eligible to use appointed leave. Appointed leave must be taken as full days, and has no cash-out value.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Employees may take bereavement leave for members of their immediate family. This leave can be deducted from any available accrued leave.

BONUS LEAVE: If an employee uses 3 days or less of sick leave, (including Family Leave), within an employment year, (the year beginning with the date of hire), s/he will receive 3 shifts of bonus leave. The shifts will be based on his/her regular work schedule at the time of accrual. There is no maximum accrual amount. Employees separating from the Department are eligible to cash out all accrued bonus leave.

HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. If the holiday falls on a regular day off, the employee will receive one shift of vacation leave accrual. If an appointed employee leaves the Department before the completion of 6 months of service, s/he will receive payment for any unused vacation that was accrued on the holiday during their regular day off.

SICK LEAVE: Employees begin accruing sick leave immediately at the rate of 4 hours per pay period (104 hours per year), with no accrual limit. Sick leave may be used as it is accrued. Employees must have 15 years of continuous service before being eligible to receive a portion of their sick leave balance upon separation from the Department.

BENEFITS

HEALTH/VISION/DENTAL INSURANCE: Employees are eligible for benefits on the first month after 15 calendar days of employment. LVMPD pays 100% of the employee's coverage and a portion of family coverage. Deductions are on a pre-tax basis. The plan includes coverage for major medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death.

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS: Free access to services provided by the LVMPD Wellness Bureau.

RETIREMENT: Employees are members of the State of Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees are vested upon completion of 5 years in the retirement system.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE AND CAFETERIA PLANS: Various plans are available to employees, such as:

• Deferred Compensation (457b):Employees may elect to make pre-tax and/or contributions of their income into an approved deferred compensation qualified plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:Employees may elect to make pre-tax contributions to a flexible spending account, to be used for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent day care expenses.
• Supplemental Insurance:Supplemental insurance policies are also available, such as short term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance.Deductions for these policies are made on an after tax basis.
• LVMPD Group Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment