DPS OFFICER 1-NORTHERN NEVADA

Essential Qualifications

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

Job Duties

Upon successful graduation from a Nevada Commission on P.O.S.T. approved law enforcement academy, DPS Officer I will work under close supervision as a trainee within the agency to which assigned. They will receive field training in the job duties of a DPS Officer II and perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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.

Examination Process

• 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.
• Extensive background investigation
• Pre-employment drug screening per NAC 284.4066
• Medical Exam
• Psychological Exam

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Eligibility for Holiday Pay

The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature. The Following Are Legal Holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Washington’s Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Nevada Day
• Christmas Day

Required Physical Fitness Test

Candidates must pass the 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.