APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$83,394.72 to
$126,386.64
PAY GRADE: 46
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.
Under administrative direction, plan, coordinate and direct the law enforcement activities and operations of a geographical region in a large division within the Department of Public Safety (DPS); serve as the deputy chief of a small to mid-sized division charged with responsibility for complex investigations; or serve as the chief of the records and identification bureau. Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives.
The list established from this recruitment will be used for future vacancies that may occur statewide for all divisions. YOU WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED FOR PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS YOU SPECIFY IN YOUR APPLICATION. THEREFORE, YOU MUST SELECT ANY AND ALL CITIES WHERE YOU ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT A PROMOTIONAL ASSIGNMENT AT THE TIME OF YOUR APPLICATION. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF YOUR DESIRED GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS (DUTY STATIONS) AT THE TIME OF YOUR APPLICATION, YOU ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO SELECT ALL GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS (STATEWIDE). The examination will consist of a training and experience analysis weighted at 70% and a practical assessment, to include a written exercise, weighted at 30%. Please note that your score from the 2018 recruitment cannot be transferred to this recruitment, as the exam has changed. POINTS ON THE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION WILL NOT BE GRANTED FOR INCOMPLETE ANSWERS OR IF REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION IS NOT PROVIDED. Please read each question carefully, detail your experience in the requested areas, provide start and end dates for any questions that request your years of experience, and attach all requested supporting documentation. Qualified candidates will receive an invitation to the practical assessment examination upon closure of this recruitment. The practical assessment examinations will be held in Carson City and Las Vegas on October 7th and 8th. Las Vegas will also hold examinations on October 14th if needed.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, criminal justice or related field and two years of management experience which included supervision of law enforcement personnel, budget preparation and monitoring, and participation in the development of policy and procedures; OR two years of experience as a DPS Lieutenant in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Incumbent must meet firearms qualification/certification standards and proficiency requirements as established by agency policy.
Special Requirements
This position is subject to call-out or call-back.
Statewide travel is required.
Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
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 CAPTAIN TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAM
The exam will consist of a rating of training and experience weighted 70%. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. Your score will be based on the information provided in your application and your responses to the questions asked below. If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Along with each answer, identify the position(s) and/or training (as described in your application) where you gained the background asked for in the question. Absence of experience/training asked for in a question is not necessarily disqualifying. Failure to answer the questions will result in a score based solely on the application.
Those applicants deemed amongst the most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.
1) Do you have a degree (or equivalent college coursework) from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, organizational management, business or public administration, or related field? You must attach transcripts or copy of degree to be awarded points.
2) Have you completed a job-related management program such as Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, FBI National Academy, Certified Public Manager, or equivalent nationally recognized training? Please attach your certification or other documentation.
3) Do you have advanced Nevada POST certifications or equivalent from another recognized certifying body? You must attach copies of your certification(s) to receive credit.
4) Describe your management experience, including the number of years at the Lieutenant level or above in a law enforcement agency.
5) Describe your experience, including the number of years, leading an assigned project or program or serving as a grant manager at the Lieutenant level or higher.
6) Describe your experience, including the number of years, developing policies and procedures.
7) Describe your budgeting experience in the following:
a. Development of governmental budgets;
b. Budget training such as Budget 101; and
c. Supervision of fiscal staff.
DPS CAPTAIN ASSESSMENT AND WRITING EXERCISE
This exam is the assessment and writing exercise.
Assessment Center Evaluation is weighted at 30%.
The Assessment Center Evaluation will be comprised of subject matter experts who will ask work situational questions to which your responses will be rated. At the Assessment Center Evaluation, you will also be required to provide a Writing Example based on a typical issue that would be handled at the Captain level and which is also rated. The work situational questions and the writing exercise will test the candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities required at entry level to DPS Captain and as posted on the Class Specifications.
