DPS OFFICER 1

Announcement Number: 49544 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 11/15/2024

Recruiter:
JOSE VILLA
Phone: (702)486-3046
Email: jvilla@dps.state.nv.us

Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The Position

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

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as DPS Officers. This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies in the following locations: Alamo, Austin, Battle Mountain, Beatty, Eureka, Fallon, Fernley, Lovelock, Hawthorne, Orovada, Pioche, Wells, Winnemucca, Yerington, Reno, and Ely. DPS Officers perform a wide range of law enforcement and public safety duties across various divisions, including Nevada Highway Patrol, State Fire Marshal's Office, Investigations Division Parole & Probation, and Capitol Police. As a DPS Officer I, you will Begin in a trainee capacity, acquiring the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the role. Receive training in core law enforcement functions and progress to the next level upon meeting minimum qualifications, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and receiving a recommendation from your appointing authority. Perform duties such as traffic enforcement, accident investigation, DUI enforcement, and public safety response.

Eligible for specialized assignments, including K-9 Unit; Motorcycle Patrol; Reserve Officer (Capitol Police Division); Fixed post operations; And more! Must possess a current Category I P.O.S.T. certificate from a Nevada-approved law enforcement academy. Willingness to work varied shifts, including holidays, swing, and graveyard shifts. If certified in another state, visit POST Reciprocity to determine eligibility. Upon successful graduation from a Nevada P.O.S.T.-approved law enforcement academy, you will work under close supervision within your assigned division. Officers are trained to serve anywhere in the state. As personal or family needs change, transfers or reassignments to other geographic areas may be considered based on agency needs and position availability. The State of Nevada and DPS offer a competitive benefits package, including, Health, dental, and vision insurance; Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); 15 days of annual leave and 15 days of sick leave per year;12 paid holidays; No city, county, state, or Social Security tax. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workforce. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. For questions about this recruitment, please contact: Jose Villa: jjvilla@dps.state.nv.us or Kari Holcomb: holcomb@dps.state.nv.us

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-13_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Certification as a Category I Peace Officer from a Nevada P.O.S.T approved law enforcement academy. Special Notes Applicants must meet minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. Incumbents must pass the Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) fitness test and possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential functions of the position as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents must meet firearms qualification/certification standards and proficiency requirements as established by agency policy. Special Requirements This position is subject to call-out or call-back. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Statewide travel is required. Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required. A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Additional Position Criteria Have you ever resigned in lieu of termination or been terminated from any civil service employment for substantiated misconduct involving dishonesty? Note: For the purposes of this application, dishonesty includes untruthfulness; deception; misrepresentation; falsification; and dishonesty by admission or omission. Have you been notified that you failed a Department of Public Safety backgrounds process within the past 18 months or twice ever? Have you used any illegal use of a controlled substance within the listed time limits preceding the date of the application: a. Marijuana - Up to the date of application. b. All others, including hallucinogens or experimental drugs, and steroid use - 3 years. This is to include prescribed medication not prescribed to the candidate, schedule I, and II. Must be a citizen of the United States (born in the U.S. or Naturalized Citizen. Lawful permanent resident/Green card does not qualify). The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have used any illegal controlled substance within the date of application including prescription drugs not prescribed to them. Do you understand this requirement? Will you be 21 years of age or older within 6 months of application? Where do you want to take the physical agility test and the written test? Carson City or Las Vegas? How did you hear about this recruitment? A job fair, military job fair, college recruitment, or internet for example. Please list city and approximate date. UNLV job fair for example. The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of a felony in this State or of any offense, which would be a felony if committed in this state. Have you been convicted of any offense above? The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of any offense involving the illegal sale or manufacture of controlled substances, including marijuana. Have you been convicted of any offense above? The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of a D.U.I. within the last five years, or two D.U.I. convictions in a lifetime. Have you been convicted of any offense above? The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a law enforcement position if they have been convicted of domestic violence or documented history of physical violence. Have you been convicted or documented history of any offense above? Have you ever been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude? For purposes of this application, moral turpitude refers to any conduct that is believed to be contrary to the community standards of honesty, justice, or good moral values. Also, a conviction includes probation, community supervision, or deferred adjudication. Have you been convicted of any offense above? The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Please note some positions require conducting in-state and out of state extraditions. Do you understand this requirement?

2) Some positions require vehicle, airplane and rail travel. Do you understand this requirement?
INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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