DPS OFFICER 1-SOUTHERN 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.

Background Checks

• Extensive background investigation
• Pre-employment drug screening per NAC 284.4066

Physical Requirements

• Must meet minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code.
• Must pass the Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) fitness test and possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential functions of the position as a condition of continuing employment.
• Must meet firearms qualification/certification standards and proficiency requirements as established by agency policy.

Driver's License Requirement

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Travel Requirements

This position may require statewide travel via vehicle, plane, or train; working on evenings, weekends, and holidays; conducting in-state or out of state extraditions; and call-out or call-back shifts.