Job Description

Posting number: 2026-DPS Officer 1 North

Department: DPS- Northern Nevada

Job classification: DPS OFFICER 1

Posting type: Open Competitive

Categories: Public Safety, Law Enforcement

Summary

The Department of Public Safety seeks individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and have a strong commitment to integrity and professionalism. DPS Officer 1s are trainees that use their academy training as a foundation to acquire the remaining knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform law enforcement duties as DPS Officer 2. You will progress to the next level upon meeting minimum qualifications, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and receiving a recommendation from your appointing authority.

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future DPS Officer positions in Carson City, Reno, Battle Mountain, Beatty, Eureka, Fallon, Fernley, Lovelock, Hawthorne, Orovada, Pioche, Wells, Winnemucca, Yerington, and Ely.

Examination Process: Candidates that meet the minimum education and experience requirements of the position will be invited to enter the examination process as follows:

1. A POST Category I physical fitness exam which consists of a vertical jump of 11.5 inches; Agility Run in 23.4 seconds; 24 sit-ups in 1 minute; 18 push-ups (not timed); a 300 meter run in 82 seconds; and a 1.5 mile run in 20 minutes and 20 seconds. **Please note Academy Standards are 14 inches vertical jump, 19.5 agility run, 30 sit ups, 23 push-ups, 68 seconds for 300 meter run, and 16.57 minutes for the 1.5-mile run.
2. Polygraph
3. Extensive background investigation
4. Pre-employment drug screening per NAC 284.4066
5. Medical Exam
6. Psychological Exam

*** Please see https://nevadastatepolice.com/ for more information about the hiring process to include FAQs.

This recruitment is for candidates who possess CAT 1 POST certification, but do not have one full year of law enforcement experience. Candidates needing P.O.S.T. certification and academy training are encouraged to apply for our DPS Officer Cadet posting; North or South. Lateral candidates are encouraged to apply for our DPS Officer 2 postings; North or South. Please contact any one of the recruiters below if you have any questions or are interested in other geographical locations. Recruiters: Kari Holcomb at k.holcomb@dps.state.nv.us or Debra Mason at d.mason@dps.state.nv.us or Officer Alain Narvaez (775) 431-0131 or Officer Luis Villanueva (702) 668 5383.

Examples of duties

DPS OFFICER I

Certification as a Category I Peace Officer from a Nevada Commission on P.O.S.T. approved law enforcement

academy.

Qualifications

DPS OFFICER I

1. Upon successful graduation from a Nevada Commission on P.O.S.T. approved law enforcement academy

will work under close supervision as a trainee within the agency to which assigned.

1. Receive field training in the job duties of a DPS Officer II.
2. Perform related duties as assigned.

Supplemental information

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the previous level, AND:

Knowledge of:

• Traffic and public safety laws and practices.

Skill in:

• Use of firearms and defensive tactics.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with individuals of various social, cultural, economic, and educational

backgrounds; establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with others; coordinate

activities with other law enforcement agencies; conduct interviews; organize information and data; make

presentations.