University Police Officer 2

University Police Officer 2

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is actively recruiting experienced, lateral, out-of-state, military, and recently retired law enforcement officers for multiple University Police Officer 2 positions serving UNLV and the Nevada System of Higher Education. If you are looking to continue your law enforcement career in a professional, community-focused environment with a more balanced workload and exceptional quality of life, we encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to serve in a full-service, Category I law enforcement agency while working in a dynamic university setting that prioritizes safety, collaboration, and proactive policing. Questions? Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Make a lateral move that improves your quality of life:

• No State Income Tax (Nevada)
• Balanced Workload – Campus policing environment with fewer high-intensity calls compared to traditional municipal policing
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, dental, vision, retirement
• Education Benefits – Tuition discounts for you and your family across NSHE institutions
• Career Stability & Professional Environment – Work within a respected university system serving over 100,000 students and staff
• Specialized Units & Assignments – K-9, investigations, emergency management, special events
• Modern Policing Approach – Community-oriented policing in an educational setting

We welcome applicants from outside Nevada and provide a clear pathway for transition:

• Reciprocity available for qualifying out-of-state officers
• Must meet Nevada POST Category I requirements
• Required physical fitness test within 6 weeks of hire
• Supportive onboarding process for experienced officers transitioning into campus policing

As a University Police Officer 2, you will perform full-service law enforcement duties including:

• Patrol and protection of university campuses and surrounding areas
• Criminal and non-criminal investigations
• Traffic enforcement and collision investigation
• Event security and large-scale campus operations
• Community engagement with students, faculty, and staff
• Court appearances and report preparation

This role offers the opportunity to work in a proactive, service-oriented policing model with a strong emphasis on visibility, prevention, and relationship-building.

University Police Department, Southern Command, is a fully accredited, full-service law enforcement agency serving:

• University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• College of Southern Nevada
• Desert Research Institute
• Nevada State College

The department includes:

• Patrol operations
• Detectives division
• Full-service 9-1-1 Communications Center
• K-9 unit
• Motors unit
• COPS unit
• Emergency management & large-scale event coordination

Officers serve a vibrant and diverse community across an 800-square-mile service area supporting over 80,000 students, faculty, and staff.

Salary range: $81,578.16 (Grade 40, Step 1) - $122,419.44 (Grade 40, Step 10)

In addition, you'll receive:

• No state income tax
• Generous paid time off (annual + sick leave + holidays)
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• State retirement system
• Tuition discounts for you and your dependents
• Wellness and fitness benefits
• Employee discount programs and campus perks

We are seeking experienced officers who:

• Are currently certified or eligible for reciprocity
• Value community-oriented policing
• Are looking for long-term career stability or a post-retirement transition
• Want to continue serving in a professional, lower-intensity environment
• Bring strong judgment, communication, and integrity

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of law enforcement experience; OR Associate of Arts degree or equivalent coursework in criminal justice, police science, psychology, or closely related field and six months of law enforcement experience; OR one year of experience as a University Police Officer I in Nevada State service. (See Special Requirements and Informational Note)

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Materials should be addressed to UPD Southern Command Search Committee, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io; Email: View email address on click.appcast.io, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io FAX: View phone number on click.appcast.io; TDD: View phone number on click.appcast.io; Email: View email address on click.appcast.io; or to both. Information pertaining to the University's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

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