Park Police Officer I

Education and Experience: Equivalent to completion of two years of college course work in law enforcement, criminal justice, police science, or a closely related field.

Working Conditions: Must carry a firearm and meet and maintain applicable certification. Must work for extended periods of time outdoors and in potentially life-threatening situations.

Licensing/Certification and other Requirements:Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Must possess and maintain P.O.S.T. certification.

• Minimum age: Twenty-one (21) years.
• The Park Police Officer I will be hired subject to meeting the minimum requirements of the state laws and as directed by the State P.O.S.T. Coordinator prior to hiring.
• The employee must then successfully complete the basic course of training and pass the state proficiency examination and then must work one year on the job before the department can request certification. If he or she has a P.O.S.T. certificate acceptable to the state from another state, he or she may take the state proficiency examination, and, if passing, may start to work for the same year's probation.
• Qualification with assigned weapon is required prior to starting work. Failure to successfully complete required training shall be proper cause for termination.

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