Job Description

The LVMPD is an EEO employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Position Description

Salary Information:
The salary for this position is negotiated through a collective bargaining agreement. All new employees will be hired at the minimum salary in the range and will be eligible for merit increases until reaching the maximum salary in the range.

Definition
Incumbents develop implement maintain and support the use of centralized and distributed GIS datasets maps applications and tools.

Minimum Qualifications/Position-Specific Conditions

Training Education and Experience

• Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in GIS Geospatial Intelligence Cartography Computer Science Management Information Systems Information Technologies or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of education and GIS-related experience and/or applications programming experience preferably experience with the ESRI ArcGIS software suite.
• Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the date of the first test instrument
• Be at least 18 years old by the date of the first test instrument

Licenses/Certifications :

1. Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid appropriate Nevada drivers license.
2. Possession of any of the following certifications is desirable:
   Certifications obtained through the ESRI Technical Certifications Microsoft Certified Professional Program or any other approved professional management/supervisory and/or information technology certification.

Best Candidates Will Have

• Four-year bachelors degree in the field of Geospatial Intelligence GIS Data Science or a degree in an applicable field relating to GIS and two years of work experience in the last five years
• One or more ESRI Technical Certifications
• Experience or familiarity with ESRIs ArcGIS desktop software ArcGIS Pro & ArcMap
• Experience or familiarity with ESRIs Web GIS platforms ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Online
• Experience or familiarity with Enterprise Geodatabases in SQL Server environments
• Experience or familiarity with data science workflows using Python SQL and JavaScript
• Experience performing complex spatial ETL processing data collection data cleaning data validation spatial analysis spatial data science mapping and reporting tasks

Conditions of Employment

In addition to the General Conditions of Employment found herethe following specific conditions of employment and physical conditions apply to this position.

1. 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. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages or patches except for hands neck head or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. 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.
2. Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.

3. Are expected to pass a bureau proficiency test upon completion of 24 months of service to obtain Conditional Progression in the GIS classification series.

4. Are subject to callout on a 24-hour basis which requires the employee to live within the jurisdiction of LVMPD i.e. a 25-mile radius starting at Sahara and Valley View Blvd.

5. Are required to maintain a valid appropriate Nevada drivers license.

6. Vision sufficient to read the computer screen as well as fine prints in documents.
7. Hearing sufficient to hear conversations and directions in person and over the telephone.
8. Dexterity and mobility sufficient to work in the office use standard office equipment drive a motor vehicle to visit various Department offices and if assigned conduct travels both within and outside the state.
9. Strength sufficient to lift and carry items such as stacks of files weighing up to 25 pounds.
10. Endurance sufficient to stand or sit for long periods of time as necessary.

Selection Process

Application Filing
Applications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time. Decisions on an applicants qualifications for this position will be made solely on the information contained in the application 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

Application Screening (Pass/Fail)
Applications will be reviewed to determine top group candidates who best meet the best candidate criteria. These qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the remainder of the testing process set forth below. Applicants will be notified of the results of the screening process via email. If you have not received your notification by 5:00 pm PST on Friday February 13 2026 it is your responsibility to confirm your eligibility to test for this position by contacting the OHR representative listed below in the Inquiries Section.

The top candidates will be selected based on sound personnel practices to test for this position. This selection process will be based on each candidates information within the application and the best candidate criteria. Candidates are encouraged to provide as much detail as possible in the work experience certificates and licenses skills and education areas.

Exam Dates*
Exam #1: Online Interview (Virtual Oral Board) (Weighted 65%)- Beginning the week of Monday February 16 2026
Exam #2: Practical Exam (Weighted 35%)- Beginning the week of March 2 2026( in person )

*The LVMPD reserves the right to modify the selection processes and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal ethical and professional standards.

**Due to security reasons personal belongings permitted in the testing facility will be limited. Items such as large backpacks briefcases duffle bags or similar items may not be allowed. Those items permitted will be left to the discretion of the LVMPD employees administering the examination and may be subject to a search.

***If you believe you are eligible for Veterans Preference Points and want to be considered for them you MUST attach your DD Form 214 (Member-2 or 4) or Statement/Proof of Service to your application showing 181 days of active duty in good standing. We are no longer accepting hard copies at the time of your Oral Board. For more information on Veterans Preference Points please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the employment page at 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 Departments random drug screening process. For more information on the background process click for a quick video or for specific information.

Additional Information

Please visit the FAQs available on our employment site for a listing of the LVMPDs open competitive selection and employment policies and other pertinent information. Please for additional information pertaining to the LVMPD and its hiring process.

Inquiries
Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:

• Candy H. Human Resources Technician
• Christina Munoz Vyse Analyst

If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process contact Christina Munoz Vyse at and .

Vision: The vision of LVMPD is for the Las Vegas community to be the safest community in America. This vision is realized by injecting humanity into every interaction and building trust with the citizens we serve.

Mission: The mission of the LVMPD is to provide exceptional police services in partnership with the community. Prioritizing the mental and physical well-being of employees enables our department to perform at exceptional levels and build meaningful relationships with community members.

Values: The acronym I CARE is the guiding principle for each and every LVMPD member. This acronym represents the values of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department: Integrity Courage Accountability Respect and Excellence. The values are supported by behaviors demonstrated by the actions of members as they live these values. All members are expected to represent the values of the LVMPD while in the workplace and off-duty.

EEO: The LVMPD is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments to the competitive service shall be made withoutregard to race color religion sex age disability sexual orientation national origin genetic information military serviceor political affiliation and shall be based on merit and fitness only.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

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