DEPUTY SHERIFF RECRUIT

Conditions of Employment

Must meet Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 289.110 as listed below:

• Graduation from high school, possession of a General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, OR proof of passing a high school equivalency assessment approved by the State Board of Education or an appropriate authority in another state is required at the time of application.
• Must be a United States Citizen at time of application.
• Must be at least 21 years of age within six months of application.
• A person may not be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer if he or she has:
  • Been convicted of a felony in this State or of any offense which would be a felony if committed in this State;
  • Been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled substance;
  • A documented history of physical violence;
  • Resigned in lieu of termination or been terminated from any civil service employment for substantiated misconduct involving dishonesty, and has not been reinstated as a result of a judicial action or any available appeal or remedy relating to the resignation or termination, including, without limitation, any civil service appeal, direct administrative appeal or collective bargaining remedy.

License or Certificate

A valid Nevada Class C driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

PPRT (POST Physical Readiness Test)

Tentatively scheduled to be held at least once per quarter, with the first PPRT tentatively taking place on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Online Exam

The exam will evaluate your expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas: Reading Comprehension, Written Communication, Analytical Ability and Reasoning, Community Relations, Observation Skills.