What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at The City of West Wendover?
Type: Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate: Starting Salary $25.31/Hr to $30.72/Hr DOQE; Salary Range $25.31/Hr to $43.25/Hr
Posted Date: 10/09/2026
Deadline to Apply: 11/16/2026 4:30 PM
CITY OF WEST WENDOVER, NEVADA
POLICE DEPARTMENT – POLICE OFFICER
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2026
Under 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/Hour
Full job descriptions, applications and supplemental questionnaire are available:
In Person
City of West Wendover, 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, Nevada 89883
By U.S. Mail
Send a business size self addressed stamped envelope to the City of West Wendover
Attn: Job Opening, P.O. Box 2825, West Wendover, Nevada 89883
Via Facsimile
Contact the City of West Wendover (775) 664-3081
Via the Web
www.westwendovercity.com
Completed applications with questionnaire must be received by Human Resources
City of West Wendover, 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, Nevada 89883
By 4:30 P.M., Monday, November 16, 2026
Position May Close Sooner if Adequate Applications Received
The 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 insurance; 12 paid holidays per year; longevity pay; merit pay, uniform allowance; shift differential and participation (100% employer paid) in Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Must be 21 years old at time of Employment
The City of West Wendover is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This is a non-exempt position under FLSA
Salary/Pay Rate: Starting Salary $25.31/Hr to $30.72/Hr DOQE; Salary Range $25.31/Hr to $43.25/Hr
Posted Date: 10/09/2026
Deadline to Apply: 11/16/2026 4:30 PM
CITY OF WEST WENDOVER, NEVADA
POLICE DEPARTMENT – POLICE OFFICER
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2026
Under 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/Hour
Full job descriptions, applications and supplemental questionnaire are available:
In Person
City of West Wendover, 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, Nevada 89883
By U.S. Mail
Send a business size self addressed stamped envelope to the City of West Wendover
Attn: Job Opening, P.O. Box 2825, West Wendover, Nevada 89883
Via Facsimile
Contact the City of West Wendover (775) 664-3081
Via the Web
www.westwendovercity.com
Completed applications with questionnaire must be received by Human Resources
City of West Wendover, 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, Nevada 89883
By 4:30 P.M., Monday, November 16, 2026
Position May Close Sooner if Adequate Applications Received
The 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 insurance; 12 paid holidays per year; longevity pay; merit pay, uniform allowance; shift differential and participation (100% employer paid) in Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Must be 21 years old at time of Employment
The City of West Wendover is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This is a non-exempt position under FLSA
Salary : $25 - $43