APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$54,204.48 to
$81,139.68
PAY GRADE: 39
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
Statewide.
DPS Officers perform a variety of law enforcement and public safety functions within the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
This recruitment is for vacancies at Parole & Probation and Highway Patrol Divisions. You may research these divisions at DPS.NV.GOV and select your division of interest during the interview. Also, refer to POST.NV.GOV (FAQs) for eligibility requirements (reciprocity for example) in Nevada.
Please take notice: You are applying for statewide vacancies for Parole & Probation and Highway Patrol. However, the majority of the vacancies for Parole & Probation are located in Las Vegas. Therefore, you will be tested in Las Vegas or Carson City for the physical fitness examination (please select your preferred test location in your application). Las Vegas test dates are on 4/12, 4/19, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 and future test dates TBD. Carson City test dates are on 6/5, 6/6, and 6/7 and future test dates TBD. Please note test dates are subject to change.
Also, you may be interviewed during May- July (if you pass the physical fitness exam). Please note that out-of-state candidates will be required to pay for the online reciprocity training fee (up to $100) once they are hired.
This recruitment will close without notice when sufficient candidates have applied. Please submit your application ASAP. You MUST bring a completed background packet to your interview (not the physical exam). Failure to bring the completed background packet will delay the processing of your background investigation. Please refer to the following link for a copy of the background packet (start on this ASAP): http://dps.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dpsnvgov/content/forms/BackgroundPacket-Sworn.pdf
All Carson City inquiries should be directed to Peggy Berryman at (775) 684-4475 or email Pberryman@dps.state.nv.us
PLEASE READ THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION. THIS IS A LATERAL POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT.
All communication with applicants will be via-email. Also, email is the preferred method to answer any questions. Applicants must provide a current and valid e-mail address when applying. Please check your spam or junk mail folder to ensure you did not miss any communication from the Nevada Department of Public Safety.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation as a Category I Peace Officer from a Nevada P.O.S.T. approved law enforcement academy and one year of law enforcement or experience in a police or fire agency; OR one year of experience as a DPS Officer I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Applicant must meet current Peace Officer's Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code.
Incumbent must pass the Peace Officer's Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) fitness test and possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential functions of the position as a condition of continuing employment.
Incumbent must meet firearms qualification/certification standards and proficiency requirements as established by agency policy.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Statewide travel is required.
This position is subject to call-out or call-back.
The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of a felony in this State or of any offense, which would be a felony if committed in this state.
The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of any offense involving the illegal sale or manufacture of controlled substances.
The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of a D.U.I. within the last five years, or two D.U.I. convictions in a lifetime.
The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of domestic violence.
The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have used any illegal controlled substance within one year of the date of application including prescription drugs not prescribed to them.
Additional Position Criteria
Have you been notified that you failed a Department of Public Safety backgrounds process within the past 18 months?
Have you ever been guilty of any crime involving moral turpitude or of infamous or notoriously disgraceful conduct? Note: A guilty conviction includes probation, community supervision, or deferred adjudication for the purposes of this application
Have you ever been dismissed from public service for delinquency or misconduct?
Do you want to test in Las Vegas or Carson City?
Have you graduated as a Category I Peace Officer from a Nevada P.O.S.T. or an approved law enforcement academy (Research POST.NV.GOV - FAQs) and one year of law enforcement or experience in a police or fire agency? OR one year of experience as a DPS Officer 1 for the State of Nevada?
Have you been notified that you failed a Department of Public Safety interview (three member panel interview) process within the past six (6)months?
The Examination
As part of the selection process, the Department of Public Safety will conduct:
1)*A POST Category I Physical fitness exam which consists of a vertical jump of 14 inches, Agility Run in 19.5 seconds; 30 sit-ups in 1 minute; 23 push-ups (not timed); a 300 meter-run in 68 seconds; and a 1.5 mile run in 16 minutes and 57 seconds.
2) Extensive background investigation.
3) Drug test
4) Polygraph
5) Physical examination
*Proper athletic attire such as shorts, shirts and athletic shoes are appropriate (jeans are not allowed).
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
