Critical Labor Shortage Police Patrol Officer I and II

The City of Elko is currently recruiting for

Critical Labor Shortage Police Patrol Officer I and II*

This is an open and continuous recruitment which may close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been created.

This recruitment is limited to retired sworn police officers who are currently Nevada PERS retirees. This is general duty law enforcement work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF CLASS

Incumbents of this class work in accordance with departmental rules and regulations. Work normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigations, traffic regulations and working desk duties. Work may involve personal danger, and incumbents must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment. Work methods and results must be checked by superior officers through personal inspections, review of reports and discussions.

• Retirees will be hired in the full-time Police Patrol Officer classification
• Assignment length: Critical Labor designation will expire August 2028
• Assignment will be determined at the sole discretion of the Chief of Police
• Must successfully complete any required re-hire training within the timeframe as determined by the department
• Benefits to be determined during final hiring phase, after successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, receipt of acceptable references, successful completion of medical and psychological exams.

Minimum Qualifications

In order to be considered for the Critical Labor Shortage Police Patrol Officer position, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must have retired in the Nevada PERS system and have received their first Nevada PERS retirement benefit payment at the time of rehire
• Must have a current/active Nevada POST Category I certification
• No more than 60 months have lapsed since employment with a Law Enforcement Agency

Minimum Qualifications for entry level Police Patrol Officer

• Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent
• Must possess and maintain valid State of Nevada driver license. Upon hire, possess a Nevada or “border state” driver license under conditions defined by Nevada Revised Statute 483.035
• Must meet the requirements prescribed by Nevada State Law (including must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment to the position)
• Must have no convictions for offenses greater than a misdemeanor. Must have no convictions for offenses of domestic violence.
• Basic Peace Officers Standard and Training Certificate (POST)
• Must complete and maintain NCIC/NCJIS certifications as a condition of continued employment

For application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:

• The dates listed for each previous employer have been reviewed and are accurate (end dates are listed for positions I no longer hold)
• Current employer is listed on application
• Multiple positions held at one employer are listed separately, with corresponding dates from/to for each position held
• Any additional required documents or certifications are attached to the application
• Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process

*Final position description pending approval by the Elko City Council.