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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. DPS Officer I: Upon successful graduation from a Nevada P.O.S.T approved law enforcement academy incumbents work under close supervision as a trainee within the division to which assigned. Incumbents receive training in the duties described in the series concept and will progress to the next level in the series upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority. This is the continuing trainee level in the series and upon successful completion the incumbent will progress from a probationary employee to a full-time permanent employee.
The DPS is a very diverse agency that performs many different duties ranging from patrolling the streets to protecting the Governor. Some special DPS assignments include, but are not limited to, function as Reserve Officer for the Capitol Police Division operating on a part time basis covering fixed post operations. Must have current Category 1 P.O.S.T. certificate and be willing to work varied shifts to include holidays, swing, and graveyard shifts; accident investigation; DUI enforcement; K-9 units; and motorcycle patrol, to mention a few. You are trained to work anywhere in the state. As personal or family needs change, officers can transfer to any area offices, in other words, you won't have to spend your whole career working in the same location unless you want to. If you possess a Certification as a Category I Peace Officer from a Nevada P.O.S.T approved law enforcement academy, then this recruitment is for you. If you are a peace officer currently certified in another state, go the following link to see if you qualify for reciprocity: https://post.nv.gov/Training/Reciprocity/.
The State of Nevada and DPS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! 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. All candidates must meet minimum selection criteria and successfully complete the application and selection process prior to being granted a conditional offer of employment. No exception will be made for anyone who does not meet all requirements.
Please contact Jose Villa at jvilla@dps.state.nv.us or Kari Holcomb at holcomb@dps.state.nv.us
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Certification as a Category I Peace Officer from a Nevada P.O.S.T approved law enforcement academy. |
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Applicants must meet minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. |
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Incumbents must pass the Peace Officer 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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Incumbents must meet firearms qualification/certification standards and proficiency requirements as established by agency policy. |
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This position is subject to call-out or call-back. |
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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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Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required. |
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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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Have you ever resigned in lieu of termination or been terminated from any civil service employment for substantiated misconduct involving dishonesty? Note: For the purposes of this application, dishonesty includes untruthfulness; deception; misrepresentation; falsification; and dishonesty by admission or omission. |
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Have you been notified that you failed a Department of Public Safety backgrounds process within the past 18 months or twice ever? |
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Have you used any illegal use of a controlled substance within the listed time limits preceding the date of the application: a. Marijuana - Up to the date of application. b. All others, including hallucinogens or experimental drugs, and steroid use - 3 years. This is to include prescribed medication not prescribed to the candidate, schedule I, and II. |
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Must be a citizen of the United States (born in the U.S. or Naturalized Citizen. Lawful permanent resident/Green card does not qualify). |
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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 the date of application including prescription drugs not prescribed to them. Do you understand this requirement? |
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Will you be 21 years of age or older within 6 months of application? |
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Where do you want to take the physical agility test and the written test? Carson City or Las Vegas? |
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How did you hear about this recruitment? A job fair, military job fair, college recruitment, or internet for example. Please list city and approximate date. UNLV job fair for example. |
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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. Have you been convicted of any offense above? |
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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, including marijuana. Have you been convicted of any offense above? |
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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. Have you been convicted of any offense above? |
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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 or documented history of physical violence. Have you been convicted or documented history of any offense above? |
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Have you ever been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude? For purposes of this application, moral turpitude refers to any conduct that is believed to be contrary to the community standards of honesty, justice, or good moral values. Also, a conviction includes probation, community supervision, or deferred adjudication. Have you been convicted of any offense above? |
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1) Please note some positions require conducting in-state and out of state extraditions. Do you understand this requirement?
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2) Some positions require vehicle, airplane and rail travel. Do you understand this requirement?
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