Deputy Sheriff

Washoe County Sheriff • Full-time • NV, US • 2w ago

Salary: $75,296.00 – $105,913.60 Annually

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs a full range of police duties in the areas of patrol operations, criminal investigation, civil process, search and rescue, courtroom security and detention; and performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

Must possess a current and valid Nevada Commission on Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Category I Certificate at time of appointment or provide verification of current enrollment in a Nevada P.O.S.T. Basic Category I Academy at time of application.
Out of state applicants must meet P.O.S.T. requirements per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 289.200.
Out of state applicants must pass the P.O.S.T. Academy challenge exam with a 70% or higher score within one (1) year.
Must meet P.O.S.T. requirements per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 289 in its entirety:
Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate.
Must be 21 years of age at the time of application.
Must be a United States Citizen at time of application
A valid Nevada Class C driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and for continued employment in this classification.
Required to maintain Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate as Category I Peace Officer per NRS/NAC 289.
Required to complete P.O.S.T. continuing education requirements in accordance with NRS/NAC 289.