City Employment
The City of Nevada relies on highly skilled and talented individuals to provide quality city services. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.
The City of Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Meaning, the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.
Current Openings
Police Officer
The Nevada Public Safety Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Interested candidates must submit a City of Nevada application, Cover Letter, and Resume by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 31, 2024. The link to this application can be found at .cityofnevadaiowa.org/employment/
Physical Agility testing will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Nevada Public Safety Department, 1209 6th Street.
Those who successfully pass physical agility testing will have a POST (Police Officer Selection Test) and interview set up at a later date.
Certified Police Officers are preferred, but non-certified officers are encouraged to test. Minorities, Women, and Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.
You will find the physical agility standards, POST test study guide, recruitment video, and information about the department at the following links:
Physical Agility requirements can be found on the ILEA website at https://ilea.iowa.gov/law-enforcement-officer-academy/
POST test practice test and study guides can be found at:
https://post.dixie.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/65/2018/06/Npost-studyguide.pdf
https://www.mctxsheriff.org/Divisions/Administrative%20Services/SampleWrittenTestStudyGuide.pdf
Learn more about our community and department:
Nevada Iowa PD Police Recruitment Video 2021 V2 – YouTube
https://cityofnevadaiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Police-Officer-hiring-doc-3.pdf
Questions about this posting can be emailed to Police Chief Chris Brandes: cbrandes@cityofnevadaiowa.org
Part-time Field House employees
Nevada Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for part-time employment working at the Nevada Field House. Applicants must be 16 years of age and older. If you are interested in applying or want additional information, please contact us! 515-382-4352 or email nevadarecreation@gmail.com
Find out more: https://cityofnevadaiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Field-House-Job-Description.pdf
The application for this job is different than the one below on this page. To apply, click this link:
Recreational Service Providers
Do you have an interest in hosting a program/activity or special event, coaching sport-specific skills and/or hosting camps and clinics at the Nevada Field House? If so, please click on the link below and submit your proposal to Nevada Parks and Recreation staff. We will then review the information and determine the best course of action based on your qualifications, type of recreational service to be provided, and community need.
How to Apply
When applying for a position, you will be asked to complete a City of Nevada employment application by mail or in person. You must apply for the position by submitting all required materials by the position’s closing date.
The City will only accept applications for current job openings and no resume or applications will be kept on file.
Obtaining an Application
Applications are available any one of three ways:
- Online: The online application system or downloadable application materials can be accessed through each job announcement.
- By Mail: To request an application by mail, call (515) 382-5466 and please specify the position you wish to apply for.
- In person: You can pick up an application, M-F, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at: City of Nevada 1209 6th Street Nevada, IA 50201
Returning Completed Applications
Completed paper applications and required materials are to be returned to:
City of Nevada
Attn: Personnel
1209 6th Street
PO Box 530
Nevada, IA 50201-0530
Applications and required materials, as specified in the job announcement (i.e. application supplements, business references, transcripts, etc.), must be received by the posted deadline to be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on the information you provide on your application materials.
Post Offer Requirements
Job offers are made pending a driver’s license check, medical examination, alcohol/drug testing, and/or a polygraph/background investigation. If offered a job, before starting work with the City, you will be required to present identification and work authorization papers.
