Deputy Sheriff

Step into a career where every day matters and every detail counts. As a member of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office team, you'll play a critical role in protecting our community—safeguarding inmates and staff inside the detention facility, ensuring order and security in our courts, and carrying out essential civil processes that uphold people's rights. From managing inmate intake and welfare, to preserving crime scenes, to providing first aid and supporting court operations, this role offers a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment where professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment are valued and recognized. If you're looking for a meaningful career in law enforcement where you can grow, serve, and represent Douglas County with dignity, we invite you to apply.CANDIDATES MAY BE HIRED FOR EITHER:Deputy Sheriff I : Entry‑level with no/minimal prior law‑enforcement experience and training. Salary $32.14 per hour. Primary duties and responsibilities are outlined in this posting.Deputy Sheriff II : Candidates who hold a current Nevada POST Category I Certificate (or a reciprocal certificate from another state). A certificate must be attached to this application for consideration. Minimum salary $35.95, commensurate with experience.The Douglas County Sheriff's Office considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, or physical handicap.APPLICATION PROCESSTesting is scheduled as an all‑day event. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to schedule their exam, which includes a physical agility assessment, a written general aptitude test, and an oral board interview process.PHYSICAL AGILITY REQUIREMENTS14‑inch vertical jump30 sit‑ups (60 seconds)23 push‑ups (no time limit)300‑meter run (68 seconds)Illinois Agility Run (19.5 seconds)1.5‑mile run/walk (16:57)WRITTEN EXAMThe written exam and oral board process will be held at the Law Enforcement Center, 1038 Buckeye Rd., Minden, NV 89423.An online Candidate Preparation Manual can be purchased for $7.50 and a practice test for $17.50. The manual includes detailed recommendations on test‑taking strategies and includes practice questions for each section of the test. The preparation manual and practice test is available at (access valid until 12/31/2026).TECHNICAL SUPPORTCPS HR – CRCcrcsupport@cpshr.us(t) 916.471.3538POSITIONS: LATERAL FOR DEPUTY SHERIFF IIThe written test will be waived for any applicant with a current Nevada Category I POST Certificate or a valid and current Category I POST Certificate from any state with recognized reciprocity. Please attach your POST Certificate to your application. Application may not qualify if the required valid and current POST Certificate is not attached.After the application review, applicants will be contacted and scheduled for the physical agility. After passing the physical exam, the oral interview will be scheduled.All applicants will undergo an extensive background investigation. Upon completion of all phases, a conditional offer may be extended. New hires will be required to complete a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, and a medical examination by a licensed physician. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these tests.PRIMARY OBJECTIVESPerforms intermediate work performing a variety of public safety and law‑enforcement services in patrol, detention, court services, or civil process assignments; performs related tasks as apparent or assigned.This is a safety‑sensitive position and is subject to random and pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDNoneADDITIONAL PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDetentionAccountability for in‑mates – Conducts daily headcounts, periodic cell and pod checks; moves inmates to and from locations for court appearances, medical care, visits, etc.Intake and release of inmates – Escorts inmates into the jail by conducting searches, booking questionnaires, fingerprints, photography, access to money and phone.Ensures safety of inmates and staff – Conducts facility and person searches for weapons/drugs/contraband; conduct surveillance, investigations, and reports of crimes committed within the detention facility; monitor activity of inmates; handle inmates with mental health issues and provide intervention to ensure safety.Handle health and welfare issues – Carries out processes to ensure that inmates are provided with adequate food, clothing, medicine, and clean living arrangements; Conduct inspections of living conditions to ensure compliance with departmental policy and federal law.Report writing – Composes clear and accurate criminal accident and information reports and other necessary reports and forms.Customer service – Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls and directs the caller to the proper person or personally handles the call; provides information which requires the use of judgment and interpretation of policies, rules and procedures.Court appearances – Transports inmates to and from court; provides security for court staff and inmates during proceedings; updates legal paperwork to ensure timely compliance with court orders; responds to emergencies in the courthouse.Medical treatment – Provides first aid for inmates as required; triage inmates for physician visits and needs for emergency medical treatment and transport; sets up medications and distributes to inmates daily as required; complete documentation for medical issues; provide security for medical staff.Extraditions – Transports inmates to other agency jails, courts, and other facilities; send notices to other agencies of arrests, processes warrants, and set‑up extraditions with outside companies who transport inmates.Civil ProcessLocates and serves subpoenas, summonses, warrants, orders to show cause, restraining orders and writs of restitution, possession and execution to individuals, partnerships and corporations.Executes court orders to attach monies, bank accounts, securities, real and personal property.Court ServicesOrganizes probable cause forms, makes copies and delivers to District Attorney and courts as appropriate.Retrieves copies of criminal complaints, prepares logs for court appearances, prepares copies for courts.Prepares court lists and confirms with court clerk's office.Provides court security as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh School diploma or GED.Must be 21 years of age at date of employment.Must be a citizen of the United States at time of testing.Must have no convictions of any crime for which registration in the State of Nevada is required pursuant to NRS 207.090 or 207.152.In addition, applicants must:Pass the Nevada POST physical fitness standards per NAC 289.300.Pass a detailed background investigation.Pass a county‑approved medical examination, including drug screen, and psychological examination.Successfully complete the Field Training Officer Program.Submit to a complete physical examination annually pursuant to NRS/NAC 617.CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSESValid driver's license.First aid and CPR certification within six (6) months of date of employment.WORKING CONDITIONSThe following describes the physical demands, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; frequent exertion of up to 50; occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; strength to subdue persons, drag, carry, and lift persons and objects.Work requires use of standard office equipment, computers, communication systems, radios, and other law‑enforcement‑related equipment necessary to perform the essential functions.Work requires ability to traverse difficult terrain; stamina to physically restrain subjects, run, climb, or balance, kneel or crawl, reach with hands and arms, push or pull.Work requires sense of smell to identify odors associated with hazards, impairment, controlled substances, fire, chemicals, bodily fluids, decomposition, or other conditions relevant to officer safety, investigations, and emergency response.Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.Work requires sufficient hearing ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities.Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic) but may regularly be exposed to noisy group situations.Work occasionally requires exposure to traffic, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat or cold, working with explosives, exposure to vibration, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens (may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment).Work requires dexterity to write and to shoot a gun.Work requires the use of personal protective equipment (e.g., bullet‑resistant vests, masks, goggles, gloves, etc.).ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSContinued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.Douglas County participates in E‑Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each applicant's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I‑9 and provide required proof of right to work and identity before starting employment.This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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