About City of Henderson
What is the City of Henderson?
The City of Henderson is the municipal government of Nevada's second-largest city, headquartered at Henderson City Hall, 240 S Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015. The city is led by an Equal Opportunity Employer that runs a wide range of departments — human resources, parks and recreation, public works, fire (Henderson Fire Department / HFD), police (Henderson Police Department / HPD), elected officials, and AmeriCorps programmes — and frames the relationship between employer and employee in a stated vision: "Our Vision of Being America's Premier Community Begins With Premier Employees!"
In the past year alone, the City has been recognised by four independent third-party programmes: it has been named a Best Place for Working Parents three years in a row (2024, 2025, 2026); it received the 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award from Energage; in 2025 it scored a perfect 100% on the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index for inclusive policies and services for LGBTQ+ residents and employees; and in 2024 it received the Malcom Baldrige National Quality Award — described on the careers page as "the highest performance excellence honor bestowed by the United States federal government."
Where will I work?
Full-time, regular employees work from Henderson, Nevada — Las Vegas's neighbouring city in Clark County. Remote work is available for eligible positions up to two days per week, with a minimum 50% onsite presence. The City's departments operate across municipal facilities throughout Henderson, with City Hall serving as the central administrative hub.
What is the City of Henderson team like?
The employer brand emphasises public service and direct community impact: "It's a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our beautiful community while contributing through public service." Benefit packages vary by classification group, with seven distinct plans in operation: Non-Represented Position Benefit Plan (FLSA Non-Exempt), Non-Represented Position Benefit Plan (FLSA Exempt), Teamsters Pay Plan Benefits, Elected Officials Benefit Plan, Police Union Pay Plan Benefits, Police Supervisors Union Pay Plan Benefits, and the Fire Pay Plan Benefits (a 56-hour work week for fire personnel). The City states its commitment to merit-based hiring and to a workplace of "respect, trust, collaboration, and cooperation" where all employees are treated with dignity.
Work-Life Balance
For most full-time regular employees the schedule is "A four-day, 38-hour work week" — Monday through Thursday, with Friday off. The City offers 13 paid holidays per year plus generous paid leaves "for rest and relaxation or personal / family illness." Workers' Compensation benefits are explicitly described as exceeding state statutory minimum requirements.
Perks and Benefits
The comprehensive benefits package includes employer-paid retirement with five-year vesting plus a retirement health savings account, full medical/dental/vision/life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, voluntary supplemental coverage (life, disability, long-term care, pet insurance, identity and credit monitoring), comprehensive financial education, and employee discounts via PerkSpot. Uniform and shoe allowances are offered for eligible positions.