Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) -- The Henderson Police Department is looking to hire current police officers from local and out-of-state agencies during its recruitment period.
In September the department received 79 applications through its lateral recruitment, with 64% of applicants coming from several Nevada law enforcement agencies in addition to out-of-state applicants from California, Idaho, Hawaii, and elsewhere.
Lateral recruitment allows the department to fill open positions with qualified and trained police officers through a shortened training program.
Current police officers interested in joining HPD must meet standard requirements in addition to the following criteria:
- Currently possess an "active" Nevada Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Category I certification; or out-of-state equivalent and must obtain reciprocity through the Nevada Commission on POST requirements
- Have successfully completed a police academy training program, field training program, and a probationary period
- Must be currently employed by a law enforcement agency and in good standing