NLVPD Written Examination
The North Las Vegas Police Department (NLVPD) is committed to ensuring that every candidate is fairly and thoroughly evaluated for their readiness to serve. Once your application is submitted and has been successfully screened for minimum qualifications, you will be invited to take the written examination. To prepare for the NLVPD Written Examination, our study guide can be accessed here.
The written exam is designed to measure key knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) required for success as a Police Officer with NLVPD. This guide provides background information, related reading material, definitions and tips to help you feel confident and ready.
Written Exam Format
• The exam will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions.
• You will have approximately 2 hours to complete the test.
• All questions are designed to assess entry-level knowledge, skills and abilities.
What the Exam Measures
The test is built around four core areas, each linked to an essential KSA:
Area 1: Reading Comprehension & Ability to Learn – tests your ability to learn and adhere to policies, laws, and procedures and your ability to read, interpret, organize and apply information.
Area 2: Reasoning & Decision-Making Ability – tests your ability to make sound, logical decisions and your ability to perform basic math calculations.
Area 3: Written Communication & Language Mechanics – tests your skill in correct English usage, grammar, punctuation, spelling and clear and concise written communication.
Area 4: Interpersonal Communication & Judgment – tests your ability to interact effectively using tact, common sense and sound judgment and to establish cooperative relationships with colleagues and the community.
Note: You must achieve a passing score on the written examination to be considered for the next step, the Physical Fitness Test. Depending on the candidate pool and the number of positions available, invitations may be made in score order to the top candidates only, and therefore, a passing score on the written exam does not guarantee a spot in the next phase.
(Out-of-State Applicants)
Take the written test online here through the National Testing Network. It is specifically designed for entry-level law enforcement.
National Testing Network directions:
- Choose the position you are interested in for “Job Class,” choose Nevada for the State, then click “Update”.
- Search for North Las Vegas Police Department in the selections shown, then click the checkbox next to North Las Vegas Police Department.
- Click continue and through any popups, then scroll down for the job description.
- If you qualify, select continue.
- You will be brought to a screen where you can select to take the test at home online or in person at a testing location.
- For online testing, choose “At Home Testing,” then click the “Virtual Testing” button, and continue. Choose the time and date most convenient for you.
For in-person testing, choose the test site that’s most convenient for you and offers the necessary testing. Select the location and click continue. Choose the time and date most convenient for you.
Practice Test
Interactively review sample video test questions here, including a discussion of the possible answer choices. The site also has a practice reading test.
