Law Enforcement Support Technician (LEST) - Las Vegas - #1336471

The LVMPD is an EEO employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Position Description

Salary Information:
The salary for this position is negotiated through a collective bargaining agreement. All new employees will be hired at the minimum salary in the range and will be eligible for merit increases until reaching the maximum salary in the range.

Definition
To perform a variety of technical and clerical duties related to area of assignment; and to perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications/Position-Specific Conditions

Training, Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the date of the first test instrument.
• Be at least 18 years old by the date of the first test instrument.

Best Candidates Will Have

• One year of work experience.

Conditions of Employment

• 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. 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.
• Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
• Demonstrate a minimum typing speed of 45 net wpm (after errors).
• IF ASSIGNED TO CLARK COUNTY DETENTION CENTER (CCDC): Undergo, within 14 days after initial hire, an annual tuberculosis testing/screening, per NRS, and every 12 months thereafter. Employees who are past positive testers are required to provide medical documentation of testing/treatment records.
• Place of Residence: LVMPD policy states all employees must have their primary place of residence within the state of Nevada, with the exception of Laughlin employees, currently residing in Mojave County.
• Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical conditions necessary for sitting and standing for extended periods of time; stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, pulling; and for operating computers and other office equipment.

Conditions of Assignment Applicants who are hired and assigned to Detention Services Division or the Records and Fingerprint Bureau must commit to 2 years in the assigned area prior to applying for transfer to another area of the Department

Selection Process

Application Filing
Applications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time. Decisions on an applicant's qualifications for this position will be made solely on the information contained in the application and therefore, should be filled out in its entirety
To determine your status after submitting an employment application, you may access your account by going to https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/lvmpd
Application Screening (Pass/Fail)
Applications will be reviewed to determine those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. These qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the remainder of the testing process set forth below. Applicants will be notified of the results of the screening process via email. If you have not received your notification by 5:00 pm PST on Monday, May 20, 2024, it is your responsibility to confirm your eligibility to test for this position by contacting the OHR representative listed below in the Inquiries Section

Exam Dates*
Exam #1: Written Exam (Weighted 50%) – Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Exam #2: Oral Board Exam (Weighted 50%) – Beginning Monday, June 10, 2024
The Written Exam and Oral Board Exam will be administered in person at the LVMPD Headquarters in Las Vegas, NV

• The LVMPD reserves the right to modify the selection processes and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

**Due to security reasons, personal belongings permitted in the testing facility will be limited. Items such as large backpacks, briefcases, duffle bags or similar items may not be allowed. Those items permitted will be left to the discretion of the LVMPD employees administering the examination and may be subject to a search

***If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference Points and want to be considered for them, you MUST attach your DD Form 214 (Member-2 or 4) or Statement/Proof of Service to your application showing 181 days of active duty in good standing. We are no longer accepting hard copies at the time of your Oral Board

Helpful Tools
A Study Guide is available to assist candidates in preparing for the above selection process. Use the following link to access the Study Guide: https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/written-and-oral-board-preparation

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.

Additional Information

Please visit the FAQs available on our employment site for a listing of the LVMPD's open competitive selection and employment policies, and other pertinent information. Please visit www.protectthecity.com for additional information pertaining to the LVMPD and its hiring process
Inquiries Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:

• Kriza Dagdag, Staff Specialist, [email protected], 702-828-5519
• Shanell Moss, Human Resources Technician, [email protected], 702-828-3008

If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process, contact Staff Specialist Kriza Dagdag at [email protected] or 702-828-5519.

Vision: The vision of LVMPD is for the Las Vegas community to be the safest community in America. This vision is realized by injecting humanity into every interaction and building trust with the citizens we serve.

Mission: The mission of the LVMPD is to provide exceptional police services in partnership with the community. Prioritizing the mental and physical well-being of employees enables our department to perform at exceptional levels and build meaningful relationships with community members.

Values: The acronym "I CARE" is the guiding principle for each and every LVMPD member. This acronym represents thevalues of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department: Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The values are supported by behaviors, demonstrated by the actions of members, as they live these values. All members are expected to represent the values of the LVMPD while in the workplace and off-duty.

EEO: The LVMPD is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments to the competitive service shall be made withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, military service,or political affiliation and shall be based on merit and fitness only.

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LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
CIVILIAN 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

ASSIGNMENT DIFFERENTIAL: Specific assignments may qualify for assignment differential pay

EDUCATION INCENTIVE: Civilian employees possessing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master Degree from an accredited college or university will receive a designated amount per pay period based on degree

OVERTIME PAY / COMPENSATORY TIME: Employees who work overtime have the option of being paid at 1-1/2 times their hourly rate or receiving 1-1/2 hours of compensatory time. Compensatory time may not accumulate beyond 60 hours

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: Employees will receive an additional 4% shift pay for working a swing shift or a graveyard shift. After completing initial probation, employees working a graveyard shift encompassing the hours of midnight to 5:00 a.m. will receive an additional 2% shift pay

LANGUAGE PAY: Qualified employees may receive Language Pay each pay period

UNIFORMS: The Department furnishes, maintains, and cleans all uniforms for those personnel required to wear uniforms, with the exception of footgear

TAXES:
State/City – Nevada has no state tax or city income tax
Social Security – Employees enrolled in PERS pay no 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 – 14 years of service:4.62 hours per pay period (3 weeks per year)
• 15 – 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, based upon 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

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 the equivalent of 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. The accrued balance may not exceed 280 hours. Employees separating from the Department are eligible to cash out all accrued bonus leave

PERSONAL HOLIDAY: At the start of each fiscal year (July 1st), civilian employees receive three floating holidays. Employees must use these days by June 30th of each fiscal year or they will be forfeited. Employees must have completed 6 months of continuous service to be eligible to use floating holidays. Floating holidays must be taken as full days, and have no cash-out value

HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. A holiday compensation plan is in place for employees who work on a holiday, or when a holiday falls on an employee's regular day off. In June and December of each year, employees may choose holiday straight time pay or holiday leave accrual as a holiday compensation option

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 ten 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 for family coverage will be deducted on a pre-tax basis. The plan includes coverage for major medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death

POLICE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PEAP): PEAP is an LVMPD counseling and referral service for employees and their families to help those who are experiencing personal or job-related problems. This service is provided at no cost to the employee

RETIREMENT: Employees are members of the State of Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as an employer paid agency. 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 and long 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, and In Line of Duty Death recompense at $25,000 each