Chief of Police

Job Description:

Chief of Police

Description

Position Overview

The City of Henderson is pleased to announce an open recruitment for the position of Chief of Police in the Police Department. We are seeking a seasoned law enforcement professional who has a proven track record of establishing a foundation of stability and creating a formal leadership development program that builds a strong pipeline of future leaders who are prepared to lead the Police Department for decades to come. The ideal candidate will be committed to continuous improvement, demonstrate strong fiscal management, be prepared to represent the City positively both regionally and locally, and create a culture of collaboration of respect within the department. Candidates with experience working in the State of Nevada is desirable but not required.

Under the direction of the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or designee, the Chief of Police plans, directs, and oversees the activities and functions of the Police Department; preserves the peace within the community, protects life and property, and enforces City ordinances, and local, state, and federal laws; and performs related duties as assigned .

Henderson is Nevada’s second-largest City with more than 340,000 residents. It is nationally recognized for its stunning parks, trails, master-planned communities, outstanding quality of life and patriotic past. In addition to strong organizational support, candidates should know Henderson residents hold favorable views of their public safety departments with over 90% citing satisfaction with these services in a recent community survey .

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume to HPDChiefRecruitment@cityofhenderson.com .

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Pursuant to the Henderson City Charter, this is an unclassified position not covered by the City of Henderson Civil Service Rules. This means that the incumbent's employment is at-will, and may be terminated with or without cause or notice, at any time by the incumbent or the City.

Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.

Please note: this posting may be extended if we have not received a sufficient number of qualified resumes prior to the closing date listed on this posting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in criminal justice, police science, law enforcement, public or business administration, or a closely related field
• Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, to include seven (7) years of supervisory experience for a police department
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must obtain a Nevada Peace Officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T) Category I Basic Certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Nevada Peace Officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T) Executive Professional Certificate within six (6) years of appointment
• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, must be maintained as a condition of continued employment
• 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
• Desirable: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in criminal justice, police science, law enforcement, public or business administration

Required Documents/Assessment Information

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume to HPDChiefRecruitment@cityofhenderson.com .

Candidates who are selected to move forward in the assessment process will be notified via email shortly after the job posting closes. Assessment dates will be determined and communicated with those candidates who have been selected to move forward.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with a resume screening, please submit your resume to HPDChiefRecruitment@cityofhenderson.com , 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: Professional, Management, Executive 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 or1X 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 employee's wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
• Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions
  • Professional Staff - $1,500 annually
  • Management Staff - $2,000 annually
  • Executive Staff - $2,500 annually

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 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees 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

Closing Date/Time: 5/12/2025 3:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$214,988.19 - $247,236.42 Annually