Posted: Aug 26, 2026
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Forensic Laboratory Manager - Toxicology

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department - Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Salary: $108,035.20 - $153,753.60 Annually
Application Deadline: N/A
DEFINITION
Incumbents attend, participate, and successfully complete the POST-certified Police Recruit Training Academy prior to being commissioned as a Police Officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
 

Minimum Qualifications/Position-Specific Conditions

Training and Education

  • Possession of a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) or General Education Diploma (GED).
  • Possession of an appropriate, valid Nevada driver license at the time of hire.

Best Candidates Will Have
  1. Some courses/classroom credits beyond high school;
  2. Three or more years of public contact experience;
  3. At least one year of experience in law enforcement or criminal justice;
  4. Strong work history, including no terminations, minimal turnover and high commitment to employers;
  5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  6. Leadership skills;
  7. Proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading and writing in Spanish;
  8. Flexible schedules; and
  9. A commitment to complete the Academy and Field Training.

Special To This Classification
  1. Must be 20 years and 6 months of age by the date of the first exam. 
  2. Must be a Citizen of the United States by the date of the first exam. 
  3. Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to any law, including NRS 202.360 or 18 U.S. Code § 921-922.
  4. Must meet all minimum standards for appointment to perform duties of a peace officer under NAC 289.110.

Selection Process

 

Application Filing
Applications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time (PST). Decisions on an applicant's 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 https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/lvmpd. 
 
Application Screening (Pass/Fail)
Applications will be reviewed to determine those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. 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 by 4:00 pm (PST) on Wednesday, September 2, 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.
 
***We are now offering online testing for the Written Exam***
NOTE: All candidates will receive more information via email AFTER the posting closes that will include information on how to select the online Written Exam option. It is very important to read that email and all following emails very carefully. Anyone that selects the online Written Exam, will still need to take the Fitness Exam in-person on the below Fitness Exam date.
 
OPTION #1:
Exam Dates*
Exam #1: Online Written Exam (Weighted 100%) - More information will be provided after the posting closes.
Exam #2: Fitness Exam (Pass/Fail) - See dates below

OPTION #2:
Exam Dates*
Exam #1: Written Exam (Weighted 100%) - Saturday, September 12, 2026
Exam #2: Fitness Exam (Pass/Fail) - Saturday, September 12, 2026

OPTION #3:
Exam Dates*
Exam #1: Written Exam (Weighted 100%) - Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Exam #2: Fitness Exam (Pass/Fail) - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

*All candidates requiring both exams must come prepared to complete both the Written and Fitness Exams on the date listed above.