What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Detention Records (Appointed) position at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department?
Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is appointed by the Sheriff and is not subject to the competitive requirements of the Civil Services Rules of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Click here to view a complete copy of the job description, including environmental and physical conditions.Best Candidates Will Have:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 6 years increasingly responsible experience with LVMPD ( 2 years in a managerial and/or supervisory capacity) or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Records management experience
- Ability to callaborate effectively with external criminal justice stakeholders
- Experience with a wide variety of law enforcement computer systems used by LVMPD
- Experience preparing budget expenditures and reviewing draft budget items
- Experience developing new policies or policy updates
- Experience with team building
- Experience handling conflict and handling employee disciplinary issues
- Project management skills
- Experience allocating resources
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to exemplify the Department values, both on and off duty
Disciplinary and Performance Standards - For Internal Employees
Major Discipline
Candidates whose Personnel files include major discipline, based on the purge date, within three years from the closing date, will be automatically disqualified.
Minor Discipline or Disciplinary Transfer
Candidates whose Personnel files include minor discipline or a disciplinary transfer, based on the purge date, within one year from the closing date, will be automatically disqualified.
Written Reprimand
Discipline resulting in a written reprimand will not result in disqualification at any stage.
Candidates who have received a rating of "does not meet standards" on their most recent performance evaluation contained in the Personnel file will also be automatically disqualified during the screening process prior to the first test instrument.
Conditions of Employment
In addition to the General Conditions of Employment, found here, the following specific conditions of employment and physical conditions apply to this position.
- Personal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing, and may not be covered by make-up or bandages. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.
- Maintain a valid, appropriate Nevada driver license.
- Work any shift, weekend and holidays.
- For positions in CCDC and ancillary correctional facilities: Required, within 14 days after initial hire date, to undergo an annual tuberculosis testing / screening, per NRS, and every 12 months thereafter. Employees who are past positive testers are required to provide medical documentation of testing / treatment records.
Applications and resumes must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time. Decisions on an applicant's suitability for this position may be made solely on the information contained in the application and resume 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.
Only the top candidates will be chosen to move forward to the interview process. The interview process consists of, either one or two, in-person interviews with executive and managerial staff held beginning the week of June 15, 2026.
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. For more information on the background process, click https://youtu.be/LpAUnwRbT9o for a quick video or https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/employment-standards/background-investigation for specific information.
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
If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process, contact Manager T'Lisa Marcus Morris at t7234m@lvmpd.com.
Questions regarding the application and selection process may be directed to:
- Manager T'Lisa Marcus Morris at t7234m@lvmpd.com
Questions regarding the position may be directed to:
- Deputy Chief Nita Schmidt at n7723s@lvmpd.com
Salary : $123,760 - $176,114