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.

DPS Officers perform a variety of law enforcement and public safety functions within the Department of Public Safety (DPS).

This recruitment will fill positions in: Alamo, Austin, Battle Mountain, Beatty, Eureka, Fallon, Fernley, Lovelock, Hawthorne, Orovada, Pioche, Wells, Winnemucca, Yerington, Reno, Ely. 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.

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: