Overview

Position Title: Deputy City Marshal

Company: City Of Las Vegas

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Job Description:

To perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of state statutes, city ordinances and other city regulations as defined in state statutes and city ordinance on any real property owned, leased or otherwise under the control of the City of Las Vegas; maintain custody and control of prisoners being transported or detained while in lawful custody; to serve warrants and subpoenas and to make arrests for offenses.

Responsibilities:

  • Patrol city parks, recreation facilities and other areas of the city to preserve law and order; discover and prevent the commission of crimes and enforce laws and ordinances; check buildings and property for physical security.
  • Respond to calls and complaints occurring at parks, recreation facilities or other assigned city property.
  • Apprehend, arrest and maintain custody of offenders and individuals sought on arrest warrants and other court orders issued by the Municipal Court judges.
  • Collect, process, photograph and present evidence, including fingerprints, fibers, blood and related physical evidence.
  • Enforce laws and ordinances on city property; issue warnings and citations and make arrests for violations occurring in areas of assignment; carry a firearm while performing work activities.
  • Direct traffic at special events and emergencies or congested situations.
  • Prepare reports on operations and activities.
  • Conduct investigations of injury and accidents occurring at parks, recreation facilities and other assigned areas.
  • Apprehend, arrest and maintain custody of offenders; transport offenders to jail, court, medical facilities and any other designated locations as required by law.
  • Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
  • Participate in investigating incidents and coordinating law enforcement efforts with local authorities.
  • Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public; take an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention.
  • Investigate crimes; gather and preserve evidence; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects; testify and present evidence in court.
  • May gather crime-related intelligence information and conduct background investigations; coordinate information and activities with outside agencies and jurisdictions.
  • Participate in public education and school information programs.
  • Participate in crime prevention activities; interact with local citizens and community groups.
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements:

  • One year of public contact experience, preferably in the area of law enforcement.
  • Equivalent to graduation from high school.
  • Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.
  • Must be 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States on the date of job offer.
  • Possession of Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I basic certification within one year of the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter. (Please note: P.O.S.T. certification requires qualifying with a duty firearm each quarter.)
  • Must have prior service experience with a law enforcement agency in the performance of duties directly related to Category I Peace Officer standards. Service time must be within five years immediately preceding application with the City of Las Vegas.
  • Equivalent to graduation from high school.
  • Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.
  • Must be 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States on the date of application.
  • Possession of Nevada P.O.S.T. category I (Police Officer) certification on the date of application, or demonstrate the ability to obtain reciprocity within a reasonable period
  • Basic methods and procedures of law enforcement.
  • General law enforcement procedures and regulations.
  • Basic first-aid and CPR practices and techniques.
  • Basic self-defense tactics.
  • Basic interviewing techniques.
  • General laws pertaining to use of city parks and recreational facilities, and the enforcement of federal, state and
  • local laws concerning the use of public facilities.
  • Basic report writing techniques.
  • Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
  • Techniques of communicating with customers.
  • Proper English grammar, spelling and punctuation.