Deputy Sheriff​/Deputy Sheriff

This recruitment is for full-time, non-exempt Deputy Sheriff 1 and Deputy Sheriff positions at the Carson City Sheriff's Office. The positions perform law enforcement and crime prevention work: enforce state and local laws and traffic regulations, perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Sheriff's Office. The positions also preserve the peace, detaining and interviewing violators, apprehending suspects, and responding to assistance calls.

The positions can also be responsible for the care and custody of inmates in the Detention Center.

Deputy Sheriff 1:

• Must obtain Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I Basic Certificate and/or Nevada P.O.S.T. Category III Basic Certificate within 18 months of employment.
• Salary: $26.4180 - $27.4747 per hour; $54,949.44 - $57,147.48 annually

Deputy Sheriff:

• Must have Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I Basic Certificate and/or Nevada P.O.S.T. Category III Basic Certificate at the time of hire.
• Salary: $31.3782 - $39.7033 per hour; $65,266.76 - $82,582.76 annually

The recruitment process will include a written test, an oral interview, a physical agility test, a background investigation, a physical and psychological examination, and a Voice Stress Analysis examination. The POST Physical Fitness Test consists of the following components:

• 14 inch vertical jump
• Illinois Agility Run (19.5 seconds or less)
• 30 sit ups (1 minute or less)
• 23 push-ups (no time limit)
• 300 meter run (68 seconds or less)
• 1.5 mile run/walk (16:57 minutes: seconds or less)

** An eligibility list is being established with this recruitment. All candidates who apply for this position will automatically be placed on an eligibility list for six (6) months, and may be considered for any future vacancies within that time period. **

Please Note:

This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained