Las Vegas City Marshals

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]

Las Vegas City Marshals
Common nameDeputy City Marshals
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionLas Vegas, Clark County, Nevada
Legal jurisdictionLas Vegas
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersLas Vegas
Parent agencyCity of Las Vegas Department of Public Safety
Website
Official Website
City of Las Vegas Deputy City Marshals Cars

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
City of Las Vegas City Marshals CVPI

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, Deputy Sheriffs, Deputy Marshals, Parole & Probation Officers, and State Troopers 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
City Las Vegas Marshal Ford Police Interceptor Utility

Las Vegas City Marshals utiilse a number of vehicles to protect and police the city facilities, including:

  • Honda police motorbike[9]
  • Off-road police motorbike[10]
  • Ford Police Interceptor Utility

Other Roles

The City of Las Vegas DPS has other law enforcement roles:

  • Corrections Officer - Las Vegas City Detention Centre[11]
  • Animal Control Officer[12]

See also

References
  1. "Public Safety". Home. 2017-04-17. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  2. "Careers | Human Resources". www.governmentjobs.com.
  3. "Job Descriptions | Human Resources". www.governmentjobs.com.
  4. "Tweet". twitter.com. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  5. "Tweet". twitter.com. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  6. "List of law enforcement agencies in Nevada". January 24, 2021 – via Wikipedia.
  7. "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.
  8. Vegas, City of Las (November 5, 2018). "Vegas TMI Podcast: The State Of Public Safety In The Valley". Medium.
  9. "Tweet". twitter.com. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  10. "Tweet". twitter.com. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  11. "Photo". images.squarespace-cdn.com. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  12. "Tweet". twitter.com. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
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