Deputy Sheriff

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor and depending upon divisional assignment, performs law enforcement or correctional duties, and related services to safeguard the lives, property, and constitutional rights of citizens in the county.

Responsibilities

• Responds to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations and other requests for assistance;
• Detects and apprehends violators;
• Provides for the care and custody of persons incarcerated in the county jail;
• Enforces federal, state, and county laws and ordinances;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED;
• Completion of POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) at an approved basic police academy;
• Valid Nevada POST Certificate;
• Driver's license.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid Nevada PERS retirement;
• 100% paid employee medical, dental and vision;
• 100% paid family medical, dental, and vision;
• HSA employer contribution plan, and PPO buy-up plan option;
• Nevada Deferred Compensation 457(b) retirement option;
• 3 weeks paid vacation (per accrual);
• 120 hours paid sick leave per year;
• Paid holidays.

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