Deputy Sheriff - Patrol (Lateral)

Churchill County is actively recruiting for a Deputy Sheriff - Patrol (Lateral) to work in and serve the Churchill County community. We are looking for people who are committed to Churchill County and are willing to make a long-term commitment to thecommunity and to the department. Successful applicants must live within a 35-mile radius of the Sheriff's Office within 3 months after their hire date. We offer a 12-hour rotating Pitman shift schedule, giving you the advantage of working only 7 days within a two-week pay period. This schedule allows employees to have every other weekend off. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding job and you can pass a rigorous background investigation, this may be the position for you! Because this is a Lateral position, applicants must already possess Category I POST certification to be considered. (Placement in the pay range upon hire will be based on the candidates' background and experience, and upon the Sheriff's determination of an appropriate rate of pay.)

The posted wage is only part of the compensation. In addition to the salary paid, the county contributes an additional 58.75% into PERS on the employee's behalf (value of $18.45/hour or $38,300 annually). In addition, the employee will not contribute to Social Security, resulting in an additional 6% in take-home pay (an equivalent of $1.88/hour or $3,900 annually). The county also pays 100% for employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $13,500 annually). Employees in these positions will also receive full accruals of vacation leave (8 hours per month) and sick leave (10 hours per month). These employees also receive 8 hours for pay for paid holidays.

Responsible for performing law enforcement duties on a patrol assignment within an assigned area of the County. Employees must be able to act without direct supervision in meeting emergencies. Work is generally reviewed through supervisory conferences, written reports, inspections and observation of results obtained. Work involves an element of personal danger. Employment with the Sheriff's Department requires shift work.

Graduation from high school or obtain GED. Category I Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification required, along with at least one year of law enforcement experience. Churchill County is looking for candidates who are willing to make a long-term commitment to the department and the community. Minimum age: 21 years old by time of appointment [per NAC (Nevada Administrative Code) 289.110]. Physical demands: In addition to the minimum requirements and the job duties listed for this position, the following are required; sufficient mobility to handle altercations and work in a police setting and use standard equipment required of the job, vision to read printed materials and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. NO accommodation can be made for these physical demands. Note: Applicants must submit to a pre-placement physical. Vision and hearing: Must have normal hearing and color vision. Must have normal functions and visual acuity corrected to 20/20 in the better eye and not less than 20/25 in the lesser eye. Driver's License: Must have a Nevada Driver's license by time of appointment. Special conditions: Candidates will be required to take a pre-employment drug test, truthfulness verification examination, psychological examination, and must submit to an extensive background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Department. Candidates are also required to pass an extensive medical examination prescribed by the department and the heart and lung examination required by NAC 617.040;.050;.060 and.070 prior to hiring and annually thereafter. Persons rejected as a result of these examinations will be removed from the eligible list.

Employees must be willing to work overtime, shifts, weekends and holidays. Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a one year probationary period and a field training program. An eligible list will be created for this position. The eligible list will be maintained for twelve months. Inclusion on the eligible list is not a guarantee of a current or future job offer.

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