Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

The City Of West Wendover

Police Officer

Career Insights for Law Enforcement Officer

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Nevada data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$85,889 / year median in Nevada

+9% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Job Summary Salary/Pay Rate:
Starting Salary $25.31/Hr to $30.72/Hr DOQE; Salary Range $25.31/Hr to $43.25/HrUnder general and direct supervision of the Police Sergeant, Lieutenant and the Chief of Police, performs the full range of operational duties required in the performance of law enforcement functions and in maintaining law and order in the city. Responsible for patrolling assigned areas, checking buildings for security, responding to calls for police service, investigating misdemeanor and felony cases, investigating traffic accidents and providing first aid as needed, providing city wide traffic enforcement, serving legal/civil papers, testifying in court, interacting and coordinating with other government and law enforcement agencies and other duties as required. Must be 21 years old at time of employment
STARTING SALARY
$25.31 to $30.72/Hour
D.O.Q.E.SALARY RANGE
$25.31 to $43.25/HourFull job descriptions, applications and supplemental questionnaire are available:

In PersonCity of West Wendover, 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, Nevada 89883By U.S. MailSend a business size self addressed stamped envelope to the City of West WendoverVia FacsimileContact the City of West Wendover (775) 664-3081Via the Webwww.westwendovercity.comCompleted applications with questionnaire must be received by Human ResourcesCity of West Wendover, 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, Nevada 89883By 4:30 P.M., Monday September 21 , 2026Position May Close Sooner if Adequate Applications ReceivedThe City of West Wendover offers a full range of benefits including but not limited to:

Accrued vacation (15 days per year initial) and sick leave (10 days per year initial)paid employee medical insurance including vision and dental$30,000 life insurance12 paid holidays per yearlongevity paymerit pay, uniform allowanceshift differential and participation (100% employer paid) in Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Must be 21 years old at time of EmploymentThe City of West Wendover is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThis is a non-exempt position under FLSAFree viewers are required for some of the attached documents.

They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below.#J-18808-
Ljbffr Job Description Salary/Pay Rate:
Starting Salary $25.31/Hr to $30.72/Hr DOQE; Salary Range $25.31/Hr to $43.25/HrUnder general and direct supervision of the Police Sergeant, Lieutenant and the Chief of Police, performs the full range of operational duties required in the performance of law enforcement functions and in maintaining law and order in the city. Responsible for patrolling assigned areas, checking buildings for security, responding to calls for police service, investigating misdemeanor and felony cases, investigating traffic accidents and providing first aid as needed, providing city wide traffic enforcement, serving legal/civil papers, testifying in court, interacting and coordinating with other government and law enforcement agencies and other duties as required. Must be 21 years old at time of employment
STARTING SALARY
$25.31 to $30.72/Hour
D.O.Q.E.SALARY RANGE
$25.31 to $43.25/HourFull job descriptions, applications and supplemental questionnaire are available:

In PersonCity of West Wendover, 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, Nevada 89883By U.S. MailSend a business size self addressed stamped envelope to the City of West WendoverVia FacsimileContact the City of West Wendover (775) 664-3081Via the Webwww.westwendovercity.comCompleted applications with questionnaire must be received by Human ResourcesCity of West Wendover, 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, Nevada 89883By 4:30 P.M., Monday September 21 , 2026Position May Close Sooner if Adequate Applications ReceivedThe City of West Wendover offers a full range of benefits including but not limited to:

Accrued vacation (15 days per year initial) and sick leave (10 days per year initial)paid employee medical insurance including vision and dental$30,000 life insurance12 paid holidays per yearlongevity paymerit pay, uniform allowanceshift differential and participation (100% employer paid) in Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Must be 21 years old at time of EmploymentThe City of West Wendover is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThis is a non-exempt position under FLSAFree viewers are required for some of the attached documents.

They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance