District Court Deputy Marshal - Academy

Applications meeting the minimum qualifications and submitted successfully on or by 5:01 PM on March 10, 2026 will be processed for the academy anticipated for August 2026.

The Eighth Judicial District Court is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the District Court
Deputy Marshal I
- Academy Recruitment position. This recruitment will be used to process entry-level candidates who are seeking a long-term career with the District Court as law enforcement professionals.

Primary responsibilities include ensuring the protection of the court, its staff, and the public, as well as performing related duties in support of court operations and the broader criminal justice system. The Deputy Marshal maintains security, safety, and decorum in assigned courtrooms and public facilities while court is in session and during public access hours.

District Court Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.

Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.

This is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.

The District Court Deputy Marshal I position is a Training Underfill position:
Upon successful completion of the probationary period (520 hours worked to 2,080 hours worked) and the two (2) year training program, the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to District Court Deputy Marshal II.

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Must be capable of passing P.O.S.T. pre-agility Fitness Standards as defined by NAC 289.205.
• Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C Driver’s License.
• Meet the minimum standards of appointment listed under NAC 289.110.

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment.

All candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be notified via email correspondence regarding the next steps in the hiring process.

There will be multiple phases of the examination process for Deputy Marshal I:

• P.O.S.T Physical Readiness Test (PPRT):
  For certification, all Nevada peace officers must pass the state physical readiness examination for the appropriate category of peace officer as described in NAC 289.205 during the officer's basic training course.

The PPRT consists of six events and must be administered in order. The events are as follows:

• Vertical Jump (not less than 14 inches)
• Agility Run (in not more than 19.5 seconds)
• Sit-ups (not less than 30 qualifying sit-ups in 1 minute)
• Push-Ups (not less than 23 qualifying push-ups, no time limit)
• 300 Meter Sprint (in not more than 68 Seconds)
• 1.5 Mile Walk or Run (in not more than 16 minutes, 57 seconds)

Anticipated PPRT Dates:

• Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7:00 am
• Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 7:00 am

Dates and times subject to change with notice. Location will be provided prior to the event.

2. Candidates successfully completing the Physical Readiness Examination will advance to the Final Interview.

Deputy Marshal I:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Must possess a valid Nevada State P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) certification or be accepted into an accredited P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) law enforcement academy at time of application. Must be capable of passing P.O.S.T. pre-agility Fitness Standards as defined by N.A.C. 289.300 1. (b)(1). Experience working with the public in a security, law enforcement, or customer service capacity is desirable.

In addition to the above, must have two (2) years…