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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$54,747.36 to
$81,954.00
PAY GRADE: 39
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.
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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. IF YOU ARE NOT A LATERAL CANDIDATE (CURRENT OFFICER AT CATEGORY 1 LEVEL EXPERIENCE) YOU MUST APPLY FOR THE DPS OFFICER 1 RECRUITMENT #23028 (if close must until March 2015).
PLEASE READ THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION (AND PRINT FOR YOUR RECORDS). E-mail is the preferred method of communicating with applicants so all communication will be through email. Therefore, applicants must provide valid e-mail addresses and are encouraged to check spam or junk mail folders to ensure you are not missing any communication/invitation from DPS. All Las Vegas communication should be directed to Jose Villa by e-mail at jvilla@dps.state.nv.us. This recruitment is intended to fill statewide vacancies mostly located in the Parole & Probation (P&P) Division, Highway Patrol and Capitol Police. You will be tested in Las Vegas or Carson City for the physical agility examination so please indicate your preferred test location in your application. Las Vegas testing will be 8/7, 8/14, 8/28, 9/18, and 9/25 Carson City test dates will be on 8/21, 9/11, and 10/9. Also, test dates are subject to change (rain for example). Applicants who pass both examinations will be interviewed in October or November time-frame. You MUST bring a completed background packet to your job interview (not the physical). 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 and start filling out the forms ASAP): http://dps.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dps.nv.gov/content/HR/All/employment/SwornBackgroundPacket(1).pdf
Per Nevada State Legislature, State of Nevada Classified employees are required to take 48 hours of unpaid furlough time per fiscal year (part-time prorated) through June 30, 2015. NOTE - THIS RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE WHEN SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
DPS Officers perform a variety of law enforcement and public safety functions within the Department of Public Safety (DPS). Assignments vary widely and incumbents are assigned to various divisions within the department including the Nevada Highway Patrol, State Fire Marshal's Office, Investigations, Parole & Probation, and Capitol Police. All positions in this series are trained peace officers in accordance with requirements established by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Allocation of positions to various levels within the series is based on the nature and complexity of the assignment; the depth of knowledge in specialized areas of law enforcement and public safety; supervisory responsibility; and level of independence.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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Incumbent must meet firearms qualification/certification standards and proficiency requirements as established by agency policy.
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As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. |
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DPS Officer II's, as a condition of continuing employment with the State Fire Marshals Office, must successfully complete the National Fire Academy's Arson Investigation course (R205) or an approved equivalent course within one year of appointment. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. |
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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. |
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Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
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Statewide travel is required. |
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This position is subject to call-out or call-back. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of domestic violence. |
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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. |
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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
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1) Have you been notified that you failed a Department of Public Safety backgrounds process within the past 18 months or twice all time?
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2) 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.
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3) Have you ever resigned in lieu of termination or been terminated from any civil service employment for substantiated misconduct involving dishonesty? Note: termination has not been reinstated as a result of a judicial action or any available appeal or remedy relating to the resignation or termination, including, without limitation, any civil service appeal, direct administrative appeal or collective bargaining remedy. Also, "dishonesty" includes untruthfulness, deception, misrepresentation, falsification, and dishonesty by admission or omission.
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4) Have you ever engaged (sold, manufactured, cultivated, trafficked prescription medication) in any of the activities listed below for drugs, narcotics or illegal substances, including marijuana?
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5) Do you want to test in Las Vegas or Carson City? Please select a city. Las Vegas dates is on 11/14. Carson City test dates will be in November 21 (tentative).
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6) I have read the announcement and understand that I must be a lateral candidate to apply for position. Also, I have a valid Peace Officer Training Certificate (research NVPOST.GOV) and will start the background packet ASAP. Please check email for testing information.
Cut and paste for P.O.S.T. eligibility.
http://post.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/postnvgov/content/Training/Elibility%20Requirements.pdf
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