Deputy Sheriff I/II

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Attends, participates in, and successfully completes required training programs, certifications, continuing education, and qualifications in accordance with State standards, legal requirements, department policy, and assigned duties to maintain competency and readiness in law enforcement operations.
• Provides assistance during medical emergencies, accidents, crime scenes, and other critical incidents by administering appropriate first aid within the scope of training, requesting emergency medical services as needed, maintaining scene safety, and assisting injured, ill, or distressed individuals until relieved by qualified medical personnel.
• Acts as coroner as defined under NRS 259.020. Crime scene preservation and collection of evidence, which includes evidence identification and proper handling procedures.
• Uses a county vehicle to perform various tasks related to job duties.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
• Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

Requirements

• Attends, participates in, and successfully completes required training programs, certifications, continuing education, and qualifications in accordance with State standards, legal requirements, department policy, and assigned duties to maintain competency and readiness in law enforcement operations.
• Provides assistance during medical emergencies, accidents, crime scenes, and other critical incidents by administering appropriate first aid within the scope of training, requesting emergency medical services as needed, maintaining scene safety, and assisting injured, ill, or distressed individuals until relieved by qualified medical personnel.
• Acts as coroner as defined under NRS 259.020. Crime scene preservation and collection of evidence, which includes evidence identification and proper handling procedures.
• Uses a county vehicle to perform various tasks related to job duties.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
• Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years of age at date of employment
• Citizen of the United States at time of testing for the position
• 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.
• Must successfully complete Field Training Officer Program.
• Submit to a complete physical examination annually pursuant to NRS/NAC 617.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Physical fitness and endurance
• First aid and CPR certification
• Knowledge of local laws and regulations

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Pay

• Deputy Sheriff I: $32.14 per hour
• Deputy Sheriff II: $35.95 per hour, commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Shift work may be required
• Flexible scheduling may be available