Job Description

Posting number: 0750AUG26-P-AEL

Department: Police

Job classification: SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFICER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement

Summary

Under general supervision of sworn law enforcement administrator, serves as a Category I sworn law enforcement officer of Special Programs and Services with responsibility for facilitating all enforcement actions with probationers, making probable cause arrests, and performing related duties as assigned.

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

First Review to take place Tuesday, August 18, 2026

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Special Programs and Services Officer (Part-Time) in the Police Department. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision of sworn law enforcement administrator, serves as a sworn law enforcement officer of Special Programs and Services with responsibility for facilitating all enforcement actions with probationers, making probable cause arrests, and performing related duties as assigned.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The person in this position will supervise probationers and pre-trial releasees, promoting accountability and rehabilitation while supporting community safety. Responsibilities include conducting interviews, investigations, managing pre-trial and probation cases, administering DART (Drug and Alcohol Random Testing), and maintaining detailed case files.

• This is a part-time, non-PERS eligible position.
• This position does not qualify for employer-paid benefits, paid time off, wage increases, or union representation
• This position requires enrollment in the City's Alternate Retirement Systems (ARS)
• Work schedule will consist of an average of 19 hours/week. Hours per week may increase or decrease based on Department need
• May be required to work a flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours
• External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range.

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Examples of duties

• Graduation from high school, or the equivalent
• One (1) year of continuous law enforcement experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer such as a probation/parole officer, police officer, deputy sheriff, or state trooper
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• 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 year. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment
• Must possess and maintain Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) certification, First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within sixty (60) days of hire
• Must possess a current Nevada Peace Officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I or II certificate at the time of appointment
• According to NAC 289.110: A person may not be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer if he has: Been convicted of a felony in this state or of any offense which would be a felony if committed in this state; Been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale, or possession of a controlled substance; or a documented history of physical violence
• Desirable: College degree in a related field

Qualifications

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Resume*

3) Current Nevada Peace Officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I or II certificate (if applicable)*

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Selection Interview with Role Play (Weighted 100%) - To Be Determined

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

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 online 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.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Supplemental information

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. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.