COMMITMENT TO A QUALITY WORKFORCE

The mission of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is to protect people, property and rights in our community. Hiring and training qualified individuals is central to the successful achievement of the LVMPD mission. These individuals are asked to accept the fundamental values of accountability, achievement, commitment, compassion, cooperation, innovation, integrity, leadership and tolerance. All current and potential employees are expected to measure their professional and personal actions with those values. The effort to recruit a qualified workforce is the responsibility of every LVMPD employee.

The department is committed to recruiting, selecting, and training a diverse, qualified workforce to serve the Las Vegas Community. The Human Resources Division is tasked with providing equitable recruitment, selection, background, and training systems that encourage the best local and out-of state applicants to apply for positions with the department.

To be successful as an applicant with the LVMPD, an individual must demonstrate a variety of skills and work characteristics. Cognitive skills such as reasoning, observation, memory and recall are essential to good performance. Language skills, such as reading comprehension, listening, and various aspects of oral and written communication are required as well. An individual's interpersonal and interactive style, willingness to address difficult or challenging work requirements, and the need for conscientious, focused effort are critical to success as an officer. Other attributes include flexibility, cooperation, and teamwork, creating a professional impression, and accurate interpersonal perception. The selection process adopted by the LVMPD evaluates these skills and characteristics through a series of tests. Selection tools accurately select the best qualified candidates to perform the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities valued by the department.

DEPARTMENT VALUES AND STATEMENT OF FUNDAMENTAL VALUES

The values are the standards that the members of the organization exhibit in behavior. The values of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department are:

Integrity (Exhibits ethical behavior, honesty, maintains trust & confidentiality, keeps commitments, good example..........)

Courage (Stands up for what he/she believes in, does the right thing, supports others, flexible, adaptable to change........)

Accountability (Takes responsibility for actions, Aowns@ the decision, shows initiative, admits mistakes, self-directed.....)

Respect for others (Builds confidence, utilizes resources, provides recognition, appreciates differences, team player......)

Excellence (Positive & professional attitude, respect for learning, pride in work, high standards, creative, open mind.....)