The City of Henderson Police Department (HPD) is now hiring current police officers from local and out-of-state agencies during its lateral recruitment period currently open through February 6. Applicants who are hired can receive up to a $5,500 sign-on bonus.

Lateral recruitment allows HPD to fill open positions with qualified and trained police officers who are ready to maintain the City of Henderson’s premier safety standards through a shortened training program. Due to the growth of the department, lateral officers who are hired will have the opportunity to advance their careers.

“We have seen great success in our past lateral recruitments and look forward to hiring exceptional police officers who will uphold our department standards and embrace our goal of being America’s premier policing agency,” said Henderson Interim Chief of Police Michael Blow.

Henderson Police Officers are offered a variety of premier benefits, including four-day workweeks, education reimbursement, a robust retirement package through the Public Employee’s Retirement System (in place of Social Security) and a generous vacation policy.

Current police officers interested in joining HPD must meet standard requirements in addition to the following criteria:

• Currently possess an "active" Nevada Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Category I certification; or out-of-state equivalent and must obtain reciprocity through the Nevada Commission on POST requirements.
• Have successfully completed a police academy training program, field training program, and a probationary period.
• Must be currently employed by a law enforcement agency and in good standing.

For additional information regarding HPD recruitment, visit joinhpd.com.