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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
DPS OFFICER 1 - Capitol Police-POSITIONS WILL BE IN CARSON CITY AND/OR LAS VEGAS
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $48,086.64 to  $71,514.00  PAY GRADE: 36
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.
Department: Public Safety
Division: Capitol Police
Job Class Code: 13.207
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 25789
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 08/21/2015
Close Date: 11/06/2015
Recruiter:
   MICHAEL RANKIN
   Phone: (775)684-0203
   Email: mjrankin@finance.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
DPS Officers perform a variety of law enforcement and public safety functions within the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. OR Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series.
Applications are being accepted for Carson City and Las Vegas, Nevada. The ideal candidate for this Capitol Police position holds a Nevada POST Category I Certificate or who meets Nevada's reciprocity requirements for out of state certification (see http://post.nv.gov/Training/Reciprocity/). Candidates who have the POST Category 1 certificate will not be required to take written exam. However, they will still be required to take the physical agility exam. If you do not have an active POST Category 1 certificate or you are interested in opportunities with Nevada Highway Patrol or Parole & Probation please apply to recruitment Number 25169. PLEASE NOTE: THE NEXT DATES FOR PHYSICAL AGILITY TESTING ARER 10/9/2015 AND 11/13/2015 Will work under general supervision in the Capitol Police Division at the journey level. Incumbents work in fixed post positions or perform foot and vehicular patrol of certain State owned and leased property; first responder to medical and law enforcement emergencies; patrol the Governor's Mansion; conduct criminal investigations; issue citations and make arrests; investigate suspicious circumstances or persons; responds and provides assistance to allied agencies; provides service to state employees, visitors, and the general public.

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of military service or public contact experience which included problem solving and applying policies to specific situations; OR Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, social work, fire science, or related field and one year of experience as described above; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration, or related field; 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
    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.
    A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
    This position is subject to call-out or call-back.
    A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
    Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required.
    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
    Do you have a Nevada POST Category 1 Certificate or a POST Certificate from another state that meets Nevada's reciprocity agreement?
The Examination
If there are five or fewer qualified applicants, the exam will consist of an application evaluation. (This statement does not apply for Until Recruitment Needs are Satisfied (URS) announcements).
DPS OFFICER 1 (13.207) Written Exam
The exam will consist of a written weighted 100%.

Qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.
The following are the number of questions and the category:
32-Logic, Planning and Reasoning
15-Reading Comprehension
21-Interpersonal Relations and Ethical Behavior
32-English, Written and Oral Communication

100 - Total
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Are you willing to work in Carson City and/or Las Vegas?
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868


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