Police Administrative Specialist I (Part-Time)*

Police Administrative Specialist I (Part-Time)

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

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of office and support functions for a department, division, unit, or a senior staff member; and performs related duties as assigned.

This position does not qualify for employer-paid benefits, paid time off, wage increases, or union representation. 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. Physical work locations will vary based on assignment area. External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range.

Please note: this position is being posted to create list(s) for future vacancies and may be utilized in various areas for this classification. Current Vacancy Area:

• Special Programs and Services - Office area in Downstairs Henderson Municipal Court
  • This is a part-time, non-PERS eligible position.
  • This position requires enrollment in the City's Alternate Retirement Systems (ARS)
  • Work schedule includes a maximum of 19 hours per week (between Monday and Thursday) as agreed upon by the employee and supervisor. The position supports the Special Programs and Services section of the Henderson Police Department and includes working a front-facing, high-volume customer window to take payments, answer questions, and perform other general clerical duties as assigned. Special Programs and Services customers are individuals who have been sentenced to probation by the Henderson Municipal Court.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• One (1) year of general full-time clerical experience
• Sufficient keyboarding skills of 30 net words per minute
• Must obtain certification in JLink, National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Shared Computer Operations for Protection and Enforcement (SCOPE) and Law Enforcement Records Management System (RMS) and maintain annual re-training and certification
• 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
• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION : 1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Skill-Based Keyboarding Examination* | Remote/Online (Pass/Fail): Test invitations and instructions will be sent on Monday, June 22, 2026. Candidates will be allotted 48 hours to complete the assessment. *Candidates will be required to pass the keyboarding portion of the assessment process based on the number of net words per minute (WPM) listed in the minimum qualifications. Please click here for more information on our keyboarding examination and to access the practice test.

Written Examination | Remote/Online (Weighted 100%): Test invitations and instructions will be sent on Monday, June 29, 2026. Candidates will be allotted 48 hours to complete the assessment. (Best-Qualified Candidates who have passed the preliminary typing test)

Selection Interview: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 and Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (Top-Scoring 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.

Selection Process

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.