Accounting Technician

LVMPD Accounting Position

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

Position Description

This recruitment is limited to the first 150 applications received from qualified applicants, and the closing date may be adjusted if the application limit is reached prior to the posted closing date. Before applying, please ensure that you are available to complete the entire testing process, per the dates on this posting.

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 Incumbents typically perform these accounting functions: payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, benefits administration, and DSD Business office duties; respond to customer and/or employee inquiries. Click here to view a complete copy of the class specification, including environmental and physical conditions.

Minimum Qualifications/Position-Specific Conditions

Training, Education and Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or a General Education Diploma (GED), plus successful completion of at least two post-secondary accounting courses, and two years of accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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

In addition to the General Conditions of Employment, found here, the following specific conditions of employment and physical conditions apply to this position.

1. 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 except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. 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.
2. Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
3. Clark County Detention Center Assignment Conditions: If assigned to the Clark County Detention Center, undergo within 14 days after being newly transferred/assigned to the facility, an annual tuberculosis testing/screening, per NRS, and every 12 months thereafter.
4. All assignments: Typical office environment; exposure to personal computers. Additional conditions when assigned to Detention: warehouse and "lock-down" environment within a jail facility; contact with inmates; exposure to noise, dust, and smell.
5. Vision sufficient to read the computer screen, as well as fine prints in documents.
6. Hearing sufficient to hear conversations and directions in person and over the telephone.
7. Dexterity and mobility sufficient to use standard office equipment and work in an office, commissary warehouse, and/or jail.
8. Strength and mobility sufficient to lift and carry light items, such as stacks of files.
9. Endurance sufficient to sit for long periods of time, as necessary.

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 . Current LVMPD Full-Time and Part-Time Employees, Interns and Volunteers: Applications from full-time or part-time LVMPD members, interns and volunteers will be accepted through the closing date and time regardless of the number of applications received. To obtain an application packet once the application limit is reached and the posting is no longer visible, please contact the OHR representative listed below in the Inquiries Section. To ensure you meet the closing date and time, you are encouraged not to wait until the last day to request the application packet.

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 Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 5:00pm (PST), 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 40%) Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Exam #2: Oral Board (Weighted 60%) Beginning Tuesday, June 23, 2026 *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. For more information on Veteran's Preference Points, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the employment page at

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. For more information on the background process, click for a quick video or for specific information.

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 for additional information pertaining to the LVMPD and its hiring process.

Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:

• Martha Casper, Human Resources Technician, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io
• Hannah Newman, Staff Specialist, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io

If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process, contact Staff Specialist Hannah Newman at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

LVMPD Vision, Mission, and Values

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