http://lvchamber.recruitingnevada.com/Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Career Center Job Search Resultsen-us2009-06-15T21:19:00http://lvchamber.recruitingnevada.com/jobposting.aspx?ID=62FAA1F7-EA55-4E37-BB35-9D48AD048E16DPS OFFICER 1 - 13.207 - 8611 APPROXIMATE SALARY$47,606 - $70,804 per yr LOCATION: THE CURRENT RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES THAT MAY OCCUR STATEWIDE. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. OR Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series. FOR INFORMATION REGARDING FUTURE POSITIONS LOCATED IN NORTHERN NEVADA, CONTACT PEGGY BERRYMAN AT (775) 684-4475 OR AT PBERRYMAN@DPS.STATE.NV.US FOR INFORMATION REGARDING FUTURE POSITIONS LOCATED IN SOUTHERN NEVADA, CONTACT JOSE VILLA AT (702) 486-3046 OR AT JVILLA@DPS.STATE.NV.US The DPS Officer I is trained to perform law enforcement duties in a law enforcement academy including formal classroom and practical field exercises. Class participation, coursework, assignments, and written performance examinations are reviewed and evaluated during the academy. Upon successful graduation from the academy, the incumbents either: 1) Work under supervision as a trainee within the Divisions of Highway Patrol, Parole & Probation, Investigation Divsion, or the State Fire Marshal's Office. Incumbents may progress to the next level upon meeting the minimum qualifications and with approval of the appointing authority;OR 2) Work under general supervision in the Capitol Police Division at the journey level performing foot and vehicular patrol of State owned and leased property including the Governors Mansion, or are assigned to a 24-hour desk operation receiving and relaying information to on-duty officers. Positions assigned to the Capitol Police Division are not eligible for automatic progression to the DPS Officer II. To view the DPS Website, please visit: http://dps.nv.gov To see full Class Specifications visit: http://dop.nv.gov/schematic13.htm To Qualify Education and Experience 1)Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of military service or public contact experience which included problem solving and applying policies to specific situations; OR Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, social work, fire science, or related field and one year of experience as described above; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Notes 1)Applicant must meet current Peace Officer's Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. 2)Incumbent must pass the Peace Officer's Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) fitness test and possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential functions of the position as a condition of continuing employment. 3)Incumbent must meet firearms qualification/certification standards and proficiency requirements as established by agency policy. Special Requirements 1)Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. 2)A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. 3)This position is subject to call-out or call-back. 4)A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. 5)Statewide travel is required. 6)Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required. 7)The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of a felony in this State or of any offense, which would be a felony if committed in this state. 8)The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of any offense involving the illegal sale or manufacture of controlled substances. 9)The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of a D.U.I. within the last five years, or two D.U.I. convictions in a lifetime. 10)The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of domestic violence. 11)The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have used any illegal controlled substance within one year of the date of application including prescription drugs not prescribed to them. Additional Position Experience 1)Must be a US Citizen and 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Examination NOTE: As part of the selection process, the Department of Public Safety will conduct: 1) Physical fitness exam which consists of a vertical jump of 14 inches, 15 sit-ups in 1 minute, 18 push-ups (not timed), a 300 meter-run in 77 seconds, and a 1.5 mile run/walk in 17 minutes and 17 seconds. 2) Extensive background investigation 3) A urinalysis 4) Administers a polygraph investigation 5) Require a physical examination There is no fee charged to the applicant for the above five tests. DPS OFFICER 1 (13.207) Written Exam The exam will consist of a written weighted 100%. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The following are the number of questions and the category: 52-Logic, Planning and Reasoning 15-Reading Comprehension 30-Interpersonal Relations and Ethical Behavior 53-English, Written and Oral Communication Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment 1)The Highway Patrol Division promotes safety on Nevada Highways by providing law enforcement traffic services to the motoring public. The Highway Patrol specializes in traffic related enforcement in all communities within Nevada. Assignments within the Highway Patrol can range from resident officer posts in our rural communities to metropolitan law enforcement in our Northern or Southern Commands. Please indicate if the Division of Highway Patrol is your first choice, second choice, third choice, fourth choice, or fifth choice. Please include any experience that would make you a good candidate for this division. 2)The Division of Parole & Probation provides for the safety of Nevada's residents and guests, through community based supervision of adults convicted of either felonies or serious misdemeanors. Specifically, this entails the enforcement and verification of compliance with the conditions of parole and grants of probation. Please indicate if the Division of Parole & Probation is your first choice, second choice, third choice, fourth choice, or fifth choice. Please include any experience that would make you a good candidate for this division. 3)The Capitol Police Division provides police services to specific state properties. Officers provide a visible deterrent to crime at a fixed post while assisting dignitaries, state employees, and visitors. Work locations in Carson City include the Capitol Building, Governor's Mansion, Supreme Court, Attorney General's Building or vehicle patrol of several other buildings. Las Vegas Officers are assigned to the Supreme Court For more jobs like this visit http://lvchamber.recruitingnevada.com2009-10-07T21:23:00http://lvchamber.recruitingnevada.com/jobposting.aspx?ID=7218A158-6AD1-42A0-BCA0-19F3B719E6F6DPS OFFICER 2 - 13.206 - 8655 APPROXIMATE SALARY$54,204 - $81,140 per yr LOCATION: THE CURRENT RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES THAT MAY OCCUR STATEWIDE. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. PLEASE BE ADVISED THE CORRECT GRADE LEVEL FOR THIS POSITION IS 39. THE POSTED YEARLY SALARY RANGE IS CORRECT. DPS Officers perform a variety of law enforcement and public safety functions within the Department of Public Safety including the Adult Parole and Probation Divisiion, Highway Patrol Division, Investigations Division, Capitol Police Division and Fire Marshal's Office. To see full Class Specifications visit: http://dop.nv.gov/schematic13.htm To Qualify Education and Experience 1)Graduation as a Category I Peace Officer from a Nevada P.O.S.T. approved law enforcement academy and one year of law enforcement or experience in a police or fire agency; OR one year of experience as a DPS Officer I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Notes 1)Applicant must meet current Peace Officer's Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. 2)Incumbent must pass the Peace Officer's Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) fitness test and possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential functions of the position as a condition of continuing employment. 3)Incumbent must meet firearms qualification/certification standards and proficiency requirements as established by agency policy. Special Requirements 1)Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. 2)A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. 3)This position is subject to call-out or call-back. 4)A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. 5)Statewide travel is required. 6)Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required. 7)The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of a felony in this State or of any offense, which would be a felony if committed in this state. 8)The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of any offense involving the illegal sale or manufacture of controlled substances. 9)The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of a D.U.I. within the last five years, or two D.U.I. convictions in a lifetime. 10)The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of domestic violence. 11)The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have used any illegal controlled substance within one year of the date of application including prescription drugs not prescribed to them. Additional Position Experience 1)Must be a US Citizen and 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Examination NOTE: As part of the selection process, the Department of Public Safety will conduct: 1) Physical fitness exam which consists of a vertical jump of 14 inches, 15 sit-ups in 1 minute, 18 push-ups (not timed), a 300 meter-run in 77 seconds, and a 1.5 mile run/walk in 17 minutes and 17 seconds. 2) Extensive background investigation 3) A urinalysis 4) Administers a polygraph investigation 5) Require a physical examination There is no fee charged to the applicant for the above five tests Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment 1)The Highway Patrol Division promotes safety on Nevada Highways by providing law enforcement traffic services to the motoring public. The Highway Patrol specializes in traffic related enforcement in all communities within Nevada. Assignments within the Highway Patrol can range from resident officer posts in our rural communities to metropolitan law enforcement in our Northern or Southern Commands. Please indicate if the Division of Highway Patrol is your first choice, second choice, third choice, fourth choice, or fifth choice. Please include any experience that would make you a good candidate for this division. 2)The Division of Parole & Probation provides for the safety of Nevada's residents and guests, through community based supervision of adults convicted of either felonies or serious misdemeanors. Specifically, this entails the enforcement and verification of compliance with the conditions of parole and grants of probation. Please indicate if the Division of Parole & Probation is your first choice, second choice, third choice, fourth choice, or fifth choice. Please include any experience that would make you a good candidate for this division. 3)The Capitol Police Division provides police services to specific state properties. Officers provide a visible deterrent to crime at a fixed post while assisting dignitaries, state employees, and visitors. Work locations in Carson City include the Capitol Building, Governor's Mansion, Supreme Court, Attorney General's Building or vehicle patrol of several other buildings. Las Vegas Officers are assigned to the Supreme Court or Sawyer Office Building. Please indicate if the Capitol Police Division is your first choice, second choice, third choice, fourth choice, or fifth choice. Please include any experience that would make you a good candidate for this division. 4)Would you like to test in Las Vegas or Carson City? Please select location. For more jobs like this visit http://lvchamber.recruitingnevada.com2009-10-29T21:17:00http://lvchamber.recruitingnevada.com/jobposting.aspx?ID=DF4030A7-6436-4F49-9E98-4961F0292724CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - NEVADA STATE VETERANS HOME - BOULDER CITY - 10.369 - 10369L APPROXIMATE SALARY$26,831 - $38,524 per yr LOCATION: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson Lead Certified Nursing Assistants perform basic restorative services and basic nursing services related to the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, basic mental health and protection of patient rights. Within the Nevada State Veterans Home, the Certified Nursing Assistants will provide the majority of activities of daily living and personal care to the assigned residents. This position is a critical part of the team and will need to participate in the MDS/care planning process and on various committees. The ideal candidate must provide a copy of current CNA certification and CPR certification ; be subjected to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances and fingerprinting and a background investigation through the Nevada Highway Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fingerprint rolling fees are the applicant¿s responsibility. This is a 24-hour facility, therefore applicants may be required to work shift work. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. To see full Class Specifications visit: http://dop.nv.gov/schematic10.htm To Qualify Education and Experience 1)Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant and six months of experience performing work as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant Trainee. The six months of job related experience may be part of a formal Certified Nursing Assistant training program. Special Requirements 1)CPR certification is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Additional Position Experience 1)This position is located in Boulder City, Nevada. 2)Nursing positions at the Nevad State Veterans Home are subject to pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. For more jobs like this visit http://lvchamber.recruitingnevada.com