DPS OFFICER 2-SOUTHERN 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.
• Obtain and serve legal documents such as subpoenas, affidavits, warrants, and perform extraditions.
• Write routine and specialized reports, document work activities, and maintain related records.
• 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.
• Refer victims and witnesses to community services and resources.
• Make presentations to provide information and raise awareness of public safety issues and services.
• 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.
• 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 enforcement of 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.
• Perform overt/covert activities, interact with suspects, collect intelligence, and manage confidential sources.
• Conduct investigations involving structure, vehicle, and wildland fires and explosives, pyrotechnics, and environmental and regulatory issues.
• 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.
• Cookordinate 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.

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

None of the above.

Skills

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.
• 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.
• Ability 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. Maintain familiarity with assigned geographical areas; stay informed and aware of individuals and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential problems; analyze routine and emergency situations and develop a logical course of action; operate a motor vehicle under normal and adverse road, weather, and traffic conditions. Secure facts by personal contact, observation, and checking records; identify and carry out appropriate enforcement action; coordinate activities with other law enforcement agencies; conduct interviews to obtain information; organize information and data; provide in-service training to staff.
• Enforce laws, investigate accidents/incidents/crimes, prepare detailed forms, reports, and diagrams, obtain subpoenas and warrants, and testify in court; read and interpret laws, regulations, and procedures; read blueprints, maps, diagrams, and schematics.

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.
• Retail: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Earned Longevity: 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.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD