Las Vegas City Marshals
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Las Vegas City Marshals | |
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Common name | Deputy City Marshals |
Jurisdictional structure | |
Operations jurisdiction | Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada |
Legal jurisdiction | Las Vegas |
General nature |
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Operational structure | |
Headquarters | Las Vegas |
Parent agency | City of Las Vegas Department of Public Safety |
Website | |
Official Website |
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The Las Vegas City Marshals are a law enforcement agency in Clark County, Nevada, part of the City of Las Vegas government's Department of Public Safety (DPS), serving the city of Las Vegas.[1]
The Las Vegas City Marshals provide: "provide public safety at city parks and facilities"[1] and are known as "Deputy Marshals" and are state-certified law enforcement officers. They are not court marshals in Las Vegas or Clark County.
The head of the office is known as the Marshal with Deputy City Marshals occupying roles beneath them.
Deputy Marshals[]
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Deputy Marshals are state law enforcement officers, that work for the city and protect city property, parks and facilities,[1] by providing law enforcement services. This is done in conjunction with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), Clark County Park Police, Clark County School District Police Department (CCSPD) and Clark County Marshal's Office (Nevada). The City of Las Vegas DPS also includes Municipal Court Marshals and Corrections Officers who provide security at city courts and corrections facilities.[2]
The salary for a Deputy City Marshal is $24.08 per hour[2] ($50,095.24 - $77,119.12 annually).[3]
The City of Las Vegas states the job description of a Deputy City Marshal as:
To perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of state statutes, city ordinances and other city regulations as defined in state statutes and city ordinance on any real property owned, leased or otherwise under the control of the City of Las Vegas; maintain custody and control of prisoners being transported or detained while in lawful custody; to serve warrants and subpoenas and to make arrests for offenses.
Ranks[]
Marshal of the City of Las Vegas[4] | ![]() |
Deputy City Marshal Lieutenant | ![]() |
Deputy City Marshal Sergeant[3] | ![]() |
Deputy City Marshal | No insignia |
Powers[]
Deputy City Marshals are Nevada Category 1 peace officers (e.g. Police Officers, , , Parole & Probation Officers, and of the Nevada Highway Patrol).[5] The Category I peace officer training is a minimum of 480 hours).[6]
Uniform and Equipment[]
The uniform of the Las Vegas City Marshals is similar to other Nevada law enforcement agencies, with variations for different assignments.
Daily Uniform[]
This is worn for daily duties:
- Dark blue shirt with badge and shoulder patch
- Dark blue cargo trousers
- Dark blue baseball cap
- Black boots
- Black duty belt.[7]
Formal uniform[]
This is for formal occasions:
- Dark blue shirt with badge and shoulder patch and black tie
- Dark blue trousers
- Black boots
- Black duty belt.[5]
Motor uniform[]
For motorbike patrol:
- White safety helmet
- Light blue polo shirt
- Light blue padded jacket
- Dark blue cargo trousers
Personal Equipment[]
All Deputy Marshals are armed with a pistol as well as:
Vehicles[]
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Las Vegas City Marshals utiilse a number of vehicles to protect and police the city facilities, including:
Other Roles[]
The City of Las Vegas DPS has other law enforcement roles:
See also[]
- List of law enforcement agencies in Nevada
- Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD)
- Clark County Marshal's Office (Nevada)
- Clark County Park Police
- Clark County School District Police Department (CCSPD)
References[]
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- ^ a b "Careers | Human Resources". www.governmentjobs.com.
- ^ a b "Job Descriptions | Human Resources". www.governmentjobs.com.
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- ^ "Deputy City Marshal Rick Ortiz makes a report on his radio while on patrol at the pedestrian bridge across from Las Vegas Library on Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Las Vegas. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas …". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
- ^ Vegas, City of Las (November 5, 2018). "Vegas TMI Podcast: The State Of Public Safety In The Valley". Medium.
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