Salary: $33.55 - $52.04 Hourly
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 0269JUN26-P-SS
Department: Police Department (POCO Only)
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 9/15/2026 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 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.
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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation 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 Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION:
Step 1: Submit Your Application - Apply by September 15th, 2026, to join us for the February 2027 academy!

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. Scheduling links are sent out to candidates who have passed the written exam (see dates below).

PLEASE NOTE: The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) will only be offered on the dates below. To remain eligible to continue in the selection process, candidates must be available to attend the PFT on one of these dates, as additional testing dates may not be offered.

Physical Fitness Test Dates:
• June: 24th
• July: 8th, 22nd
• August: 1st, 12th, 26th
• September: 12th, 19th, 30th
• October: 7th
*Space is limited, so candidates are encouraged to sign up early!

The requirements to pass the PFT are listed below:
Exercise Event

Requirement

Vertical Jump

11.5 inches

Agility Run

23.4 seconds

Sit-Ups

24 in 60 seconds

Push-Ups

18 (no time limit)

300 Meter Run

82 seconds

1.5 Mile Run/Walk

20 minutes and 20 seconds

PLEASE 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.

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
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