Police Cadet

Police Cadet

Salary

$21.32 Hourly

Location

Henderson, NV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1466JUN26-P-SJS

Department

Police

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

7/13/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Overview

The Henderson Police Department announces the opening of applications for the position of Police Cadet.

Under general supervision, performs entry level work of routine difficulty designed to provide hands on learning experience related to Public Safety in the Patrol Division of the Henderson Police Department; and performs related duties as assigned.

NOTE:

May be required to work a flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.

PERSONAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE (PHQ):

The final step in the selection process is the police background investigation. If you are among the group of candidates moving forward to the final steps, you will be required to go through a thorough police background process and complete and submit a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Please note: the background process does influence the selection process. Click here to view the PHQ successful candidates will be required to complete.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• May be eligible for base pay increase upon successful completion of initial probationary or promotional qualifying period (dependent upon available funding)

• Paid Leave and Holidays

• Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy

• Comprehensive benefits package* for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life and AD&D insurance

• Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy

• Retirement Benefits

• Nevada PERS(Public Employees Retirement System)

• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account

• Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans

• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government

• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!

• *Click here to review all City Employee Benefits

Click here to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements.

Click here to be directed to the Join HPD website for FAQs and other useful links.

Click here to visit our Candidate Success page.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age and cannot have reached their 23rd birthday by the time of application (after the age of 20, individuals are eligible to apply for the position of police officer or corrections officer)
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must have no convictions for offenses greater than a misdemeanor. Must have no convictions for offenses of domestic violence
• Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/40 in one eye and 20/30 in both eyes
• Hearing must be 30 decibels or less for each ear
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check
• Must obtain and maintain Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification upon hire/transfer and recertify as needed. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment
• Desirable: Participation in the Henderson Police Explorer Program
• Desirable: Coursework from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Physical Fitness Test (Pass/Fail) - Wednesday, July 22, 2026

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Candidates invited to the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) will receive an email notice inviting them to self-schedule.

The requirements to pass the PFT are listed below:

Exercise Event

Requirement

Vertical Jump

11.5 inches

Agility Run

23.4 seconds

Sit-Ups

24 in 60 seconds

Push-Ups

18 (no time limit)

300 Meter Run

82 seconds

1.5 Mile Run/Walk

20 minutes and 20 seconds

PLEASE NOTE: This is currently the only date offered for the Physical Fitness Test (PFT). In order to continue in the process, candidates must be available for the PFT on 7/22/26 as additional dates may not be available.

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Week of August 3, 2026

(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.

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.

IMPORTANT: Appointment is subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation, polygraph examination, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements of the job. As part of the background investigation, all claims of education and experience made in the employment application process, as well as other information submitted, will be verified.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The selection process should be completed within four (4) months of the closing date. Candidates may reapply when there is a vacancy and a posting to establish an eligibility list. Some candidates may be disqualified indefinitely due to the results of their background investigation.

City of Henderson, Nevada

Non-Represented: FLSA Non-Exempt Employees

Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employees wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year

• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:

• Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month

• Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month

• Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month

• Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24

01

For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:

Employment Information

• Employment Dates: All dates listed for each employer are accurate. End dates are provided for positions I no longer hold.
• Current Employer: My current employer is included in my work experience.
• Contract Work: If I work(ed) for a contractor, the contractor is listed as my employer.
• Multiple Positions: Each position held at the same employer is listed separately, with corresponding start and end dates.

Application Requirements

• Required Documents: All additional required documents are attached to the application using the instructions linked here
• I have not listed "see resume" or "refer to application" in any section.

Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

I have read, understand, and agree to the above instructions regarding completing my application.

• Yes
• No (NOTE: By answering no, I understand that my application may be disqualified from consideration.)

02

I acknowledge that I have read the minimum qualifications for the Police Cadet position and meet all of these requirements.

• Yes, I meet the minimum qualifications for the Police Cadet position
• I do not meet the minimum qualifications and understand I will not receive further consideration

03

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? This must match the education section of your profile above.

• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and have completed some college credits.
• I have an Associate's Degree.
• I have a Bachelor's Degree.
• I have a Master's Degree or higher.
• I do not have any of the diplomas or degrees listed above.

04

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes, I am at least 18 years of age or above
• No, I am NOT at least 18 years of age - not eligible to apply

05

Do you currently possess a valid Nevada or "border state" drivers license or the ability to obtain one upon hire as defined by NRS 483?

• Yes, I currently have a Nevada or "border state" drivers license.
• I do not currently have a Nevada or "border state" drivers license, but I WILL be able to obtain one upon hire.
• I do NOT have and will NOT be able to obtain a Nevada or "border state" drivers license upon hire and understand I will not receive further consideration.

06

Desirable: Are you an Explorer in the Henderson Police Explorer Program?

• Yes
• No
• I am not currently a participant in the Explorer program, but I have participated in the past

07

Desirable: Have you completed any coursework from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice?

• Yes
• No

08

I understand that if selected for this position, the following requirements will apply: -I must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check -I 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 two years. -I must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment

• Yes
• No

09

Do you currently have any tattoos or brands on any of the following places: head, face, throat, upper neck, or hands; which would be visible while wearing a long-sleeved, collared uniform shirt? (excluding tattooed wedding band on ring finger or cosmetic tattoos such as eyeliner, eyebrows)

• Yes, I have tattoos which would be visible while wearing a long-sleeved, collared uniform shirt and am not willing to have them removed
• I have tattoos as described, but I am willing or am in the process of a removal
• I do not have any visible tattoos as described

10

If you have any body piercings (other than earrings) on any of the following places: head, face, throat, upper neck, or hands; which would be visible while wearing while wearing a long-sleeved, collared uniform shirt, are you willing to remove them prior to commencing your shift each day?

• Yes, I have piercings as described and I do not wish to remove them
• I have piercings as described but am willing to remove them prior to commencing my shift each day
• I have no piercings as described

11

I understand that if I move forward to the background phase of this recruitment process, I must submit to an extensive Police Department background check which includes, but is not limited to, a polygraph which will include questions about my criminal history, employment history, drug use, tattoos, piercings, etc.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Henderson

Phone 702-267-1940

702-267-1900