Deputy Sheriff

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.