University Police Officer 2 - UPO2 - University Police Department – Northern Command

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University Police Department – Northern Command is conducting a continuous recruitment for current and future openings for University Police Officer 2s. Positions may be assigned to any campus to include the University of Nevada, Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College, Desert Research Institute, Western Nevada College and Great Basin College.

The University Police Officer 2 will work under general supervision, performing journey level law enforcement duties including: 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.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one (1) 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 (6) months of law enforcement experience; OR

• One (1) year of experience as a University Police Officer I in Nevada State service.

Must have graduated from an accredited law enforcement academy and meet Nevada P.O.S.T. requirements (NAC 289.120). P.O.S.T. Category I certification must be current; OR, a P.O.S.T Category I certification up to two (2) years will be accepted from applicants who are currently employed with another law enforcement agency (NAC 289.200.2).

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

This position requires having a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is varied; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. Applicants must be able and willing to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation Grade

Grade 40

In addition, based on hours worked, there are 5% shift differentials.

To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01G.

For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator

Perks of PERS

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit:  NV PERS Contribution Rates.

The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator