Application Filing
Applications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time. Decisions on an applicant's qualifications for this position will be made solely on the information contained in the application and therefore, should be filled out in its entirety.
To determine your status after submitting an employment application, you may access your account by going to https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/lvmpd.
Application Screening (Pass/Fail)
Applications will be reviewed to determine those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. These qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the remainder of the testing process set forth below. Applicants will be notified of the results of the screening process via email. If you have not received your notification by 5:00 pm (PST) on Thursday, July 6, 2023, it is your responsibility to confirm your eligibility to test for this position by contacting the OHR representative listed below in the Inquiries Section.
Exam Dates*
Exam #1: Online Criticall (Weighted 25%) – Beginning Thursday, July 6, 2023
Exam #2: Oral Board (Weighted 75%) – Beginning Thursday, July 20, 2023
Exam Information
You will receive an email no later than 5:00 pm (PST) on Thursday, July 6, 2023 with instructions to participate in the online Criticall exam. The deadline for completing the online Criticall exam will be Tuesday, July 11, 2023 by 10:00 am (PST). NO EXCEPTIONS.
If you do not have access to a computer to take Criticall, please contact one of the team members listed under inquiries to request to take Criticall at LVMPD Headquarters on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Testing is offered once per month at LVMPD Headquarters. The Las Vegas Clark County Library District has computers that can be reserved by referring to the following link https://vwebpcres.lvccld.org/PCResweb/pcres/reserve.pl or by calling 702-507-6091. If you reserve a computer at the library, please make sure to bring headphones.
The LVMPD reserves the right to modify the selection processes and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
**Due to security reasons, personal belongings permitted in the testing facility will be limited. Items such as large backpacks, briefcases, duffle bags or similar items may not be allowed. Those items permitted will be left to the discretion of the LVMPD employees administering the examination and may be subject to a search.
***If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference Points and want to be considered for them, you MUST attach your DD Form 214 (Member-2 or Member-4) or Statement/Proof of Service to your application showing 181 days of active duty in good standing. We are no longer accepting hard copies at the time of your Oral Board.
Criticall requires an Overall Data Entry score of 3700 keystrokes per hour or higher AND an Overall Non-Data Entry Score of 70% or higher, in order to pass. The keyboard portion requires a typing speed of 35 net words per minute, after errors.
Criticall is a computer-based assessment used to ensure candidates possess the necessary skills to perform the required duties for the 911 Professional position. Criticall measures:
- Keyboarding/Typing
- Accuracy
- Call Summarization
- Cross Referencing
- Data Entry/Key Strokes Per Hour (While demonstrating the ability to multi-task under pressure and during disruptions.)
- Decision Making
- Map Reading
- Memory Recall
- Sentence Clarity
Helpful Tools
An Informational Booklet and Informational Video are available to assist candidates in preparing for the above selection process.
Candidates that want to improve their typing speed and accuracy may try online resources including Typer Shark, Typing.com, or keyboarding classes with Vegas PBS.
Additional Selection Processes
If you successfully complete the above selection process, you will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph exam. A polygraph examination can be stressful and may affect existing medical or psychological conditions or ongoing treatment. Candidates are encouraged to consult with their personal physicians to discuss whether the polygraph will affect a condition or treatment and then follow the guidance of their medical professional.
The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards. LVMPD employees participate in the Department’s random drug screening process.
Please visit the FAQs available on our employment site for a listing of the LVMPD's open competitive selection and employment policies, and other pertinent information. Please visit www.protectthecity.com for additional information pertaining to the LVMPD and its hiring process.
Inquiries
Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:
- Martha Casper, HR Technician, 702-828-3986, m15703c@lvmpd.com
- Rosanne Sorboro Steiner, Analyst, 702-828-3146, r14786s@lvmpd.com
If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process, contact Rosanne Sorboro Steiner, Analyst, 702-828-3146, r14786s@lvmpd.com