Medical Standards: What You Need to Know

If you’re applying for Police, Corrections, or certain civilian jobs, you’ll have to meet LVMPD’s medical standards.

Here’s a simplified breakdown:

• The medical exam happens at the very end of the hiring process (after the Review Board decides to hire you).

• The exam makes sure you can safely do the job.

• We follow the ADA, so you won’t be disqualified unless you truly can’t perform the essential functions of the position, even with reasonable accommodations.

• The info below is just a quick overview to help you self-check. It’s not the full list of medical standards:

  • Vision

    • Police + Select Civilians: Must have 20/20 vision (with glasses/contacts). Far vision must be at least 20/40 without correction, unless you’re wearing soft contacts you’ve used successfully for 6+ months.

    • Corrections: Must be 20/20 vision near and far, with or without glasses/contacts.

    • Color vision: You’ll take standard color tests. Passing one is fine, failing both is not. (And no, special “color lenses” aren’t allowed.)

    • Eye surgery (LASIK, PRK, etc.): You may need to wait up to 6 months post-surgery before testing. Records and a specialist review are required.

  • Hearing

    • Must hear tones at standard levels in both ears (tested without hearing aids).

    • If you use assistive devices and are covered under ADA, you’re not automatically disqualified, it just depends on your ability to do the job safely.

If you’re unsure about your physical standings, please reach out to Health & Safety at 702-828-3696 or HealthandSafety@lvmpd.com for more details.