University Police Officer 2

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Job Description
UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER 2 (LATERAL / OUT-OF-STATE / MILITARY / RETIRED OFFICERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY)
The University Police Department 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 policerecruitment@unlv.edu.
WHY LATERALS CHOOSE UPD
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
LATERAL / OUT-OF-STATE TRANSITION
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
ROLE of the POSITION
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.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
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
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