Deputy Sheriff – Detention & Court Services

Step into a career where every day matters and every detail counts. As a member of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office team, you’ll play a critical role in protecting our community - safeguarding inmates and staff inside the detention facility, ensuring order and security in our courts, and carrying out essential civil processes that uphold people’s rights. From managing inmate intake and welfare, to preserving crime scenes, to providing first aid and supporting court operations, this role offers a fast-paced, hands‑on environment where professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment are valued and recognized.

• Deputy Sheriff I: Entry-level with no/minimal prior law enforcement experience and training. $32.14 per hour. The job description for the Deputy Sheriff I can be found here. Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the position are outlined in this job posting.
• Deputy Sheriff II: Candidates who hold a current Nevada POST Category I Certificate (or a reciprocal certificate from another state). A certificate MUST BE ATTACHED to this application for consideration. The job description and salary range for Deputy Sheriff II can be found here. Deputy Sheriff II minimum salary is $35.95; however, the starting salary will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, physical handicap or any other legally protected status.

Congratulations on your first step towards joining the men and women of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. We pride ourselves on seeking the very best of applicants to protect and serve the residents and guests of Douglas County. We look forward to meeting you as you progress through the application process.

Completed applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to schedule their exam. The exam consists of a physical agility assessment, written general aptitude test, and an oral board interview process. The testing process is scheduled as an all-day event. Candidates passing the physical agility test will continue on to the written exam and oral board interview.

Applicants must successfully complete each of the three phases to be eligible for employment.

The physical agility test will be held at the Douglas County High School football field. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has adopted similar physical fitness standards and all applicants seeking employment with the Douglas County Sheriff's Department must successfully complete the following physical fitness standards. These standards are the same for all applicants, regardless of age or gender.

• 14 inch vertical jump
• 30 sit‑ups (60 seconds)
• 23 push‑ups (no time limit)
• 300 meter run (68 seconds)
• Illinois Agility Run (19.5 seconds)
• 1.5 mile run/walk (16:57)

The written exam and oral board process will be held at the Law Enforcement Center 1038 Buckeye Rd. Minden, NV 89423. Candidates must successfully pass the physical agility test to proceed to the written exam and/or oral board interview.

For lateral Deputy Sheriff II:
The written test will be waived for any applicant with a current Nevada Category I POST Certificate. The written test may also be waived for applicants with a valid and current Category I POST Certificate from any state with recognized reciprocity. Please attach your POST Certificate to your application. Application may not qualify for lateral consideration if required valid and current POST Certificate is not attached.

An online Candidate Preparation Manual can be purchased for $7.50 and a Practice Test can be purchased for $17.50. The Preparation Manual includes detailed recommendations on important concepts, such as the most effective test‑taking strategies and methods, specific information about CPS HR test forms, and what to expect on the day of the test administration. Also included is several practice questions covering each section of the test, along with helpful tools, such as a sample answer sheet and…