DPS OFFICER 2-NORTHERN NEVADA

About the role

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) seeks experienced law enforcement professionals looking for a lateral opportunity to join our dynamic team. You will utilize your previous training and experience to contribute to our mission of protecting and serving the people of Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and verify facts and statements regarding incidents and weigh facts impartially and accurately.
• Conduct interviews and collect evidence and information.
• Recognize, develop, and secure evidence for presentation in a court of law and/or Parole Board.
• Prepare cases for court and testify as required.
• Operate and maintain a variety of public safety equipment and vehicles applicable to the specific assignment.
• Respond to emergency situations, accidents, incidents, and crime scenes.
• Develop a course of action, identify hazards, and provide protection and assistance.
• Conduct surveillance activities utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Work cooperatively with public safety agencies, government officials, judicial system staff, and the public.
• Provide guidance and informal training to peers and subordinate staff.
• Perform a variety of law enforcement duties in the Capitol Police, Highway Patrol, Parole and Probation, or other divisions.
• Enforce laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and standards applicable to the assignment.
• Ensure enforcement activities are compliant.
• Ars arrest criminal offenders and maintain appropriate use of force to subdue violators.
• Provide law enforcement, intelligence, and safety services to occupants and visitors of the Governor’s Mansion, Capitol Complex, and other State-owned facilities and properties.
• Provide threat assessments, responses, and plans to protect facilities and critical infrastructure.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and identify the level of existing defenses against threats.
• Develop strategic plans to prepare for insurrections and make recommendations on physical security layout.
• Investigate accidents and criminal violations on public highways.
• Assist in coordinating and directing initial emergency operations for hazardous materials accidents.
• Conduct commercial vehicle inspection and enforce emission control laws and regulations.
• Supervise parolees and probationers, provide assessments, establish supervision levels, develop case plans, and perform casework services.
• Collect restitution and supervision fees, conduct drug/alcohol testing, and perform unannounced visits.
• Contact individuals and other law enforcement agencies to ensure parolee or probationer is compliant.
• Work with employers to develop job training programs and refer clients to services or activities.
• Investigate a wide variety of crimes.
• Participate in a federal, State, or local team or task force to conduct enforcement and interdiction activities.
• Investigate and reconstruct complex traffic collisions and develop and maintain appropriate databases.
• Investigate and pursue offenders who commit crimes of violence.
• Conduct interdiction of criminal offenses conducted on interstates, highways, and byways.
• Investigate the manufacture, delivery, transportation, and sales of illegal drugs, narcotics, and weapons.
• Pursue and investigate sex offenders and fugitives.
• Coordinate with other law enforcement entities in response to domestic or international terrorism.
• Seize for forfeiture the assets of violators of controlled substance laws or criminal enterprises.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and Certification as a Category I Peace Officer from a Nevada Commission on P.O.S.T approved law enforcement academy.

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the previous levels, AND:

• Knowledge Of Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures; criminal law to include court procedures, laws of arrest, drug enforcement, rules of evidence, search and seizure, the rights of citizens, appropriate enforcement actions, and testifying in court;
• Functions and practices of various law enforcement and criminal justice agencies;
• Appropriate use and care of equipment.

Skills

• Investigative and interviewing principles and techniques required;
• Basic psychology, human relations and interactions, and body language to assess and select appropriate communication methods when dealing with deviant, emotional, or aggressive behavior;
• Effects and detection of substance abuse;
• Community service organizations and resources.

Abilities

• To Conduct surveillance activities using appropriate equipment and techniques;
• Research complex technical matters;
• Assist in the development of agency goals, objectives, and operating policies and procedures.

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).

Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency.

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.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit.

For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

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