Deputy Marshal & Corrections Officer; Entry-Level

Pay Scales & Benefits

Corrections Officer

Entry Pay: $60,077

Top Pay: $94,344

Corrections Benefits

Deputy City Marshal

Entry Pay: $58,912

Top Pay: $94,320

Corrections Shift Differential Pay: 5%

Marshal Shift Differential Pay:
Swing 4% Grave 6%

A great way to find out if policing is for you, is to join one of our Marshals for a shift. To request a ride-along, email our recruitment unit at dpsrecruitment

All candidates are prohibited from having tattoos or any other visible markings on their faces or collarbones. The department may make exceptions for hands and neck tattoos upon review and approval

Officers may grow a beard no longer than one-half inch.

The test for placing candidates on the eligible list will be a Physical Readiness Test. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to test.

The Nevada Administrative Code Section 289.200 sets the physical fitness standards required for a law enforcement recruit. These standards must be achieved to successfully complete an academy. The City of Las Vegas uses these standards to test applicants for sworn officer positions. This is a PASS or FAIL test. Failing any one of the standards is considered a failure for the entire test.

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City of Las Vegas Testing Standards:

• Vertical Jump (15 inches)
• Agility Run (19.5 seconds)
• Sit-Ups (30 qualifying sit-ups in 60 seconds)
• Push-Ups (23 qualifying push-ups; no time limit; but can rest in up position)

Candidates should expect a very competitive background and assessment process (with only a percentage of candidates moving forward at each step).

Typical assessments include:

• Polygraph
• Psychological Suitability Assessment
• Medical Fit-for-Duty Examination
• Pre-Academy Physical Readiness Test
• Drug Testing

Candidate information will be forwarded to the department Background Investigation Unit as they are placed on the list. A link to complete the online Personal History Statement will be sent to candidates after they pass the physical readiness test.

The polygraph is by invitation only
. A polygraph, popularly referred to as a lie detector, measures and records several physiological indices such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the candidate is asked and answers a series of questions. If you are scheduled for a polygraph, you will be contacted by our Internal Affairs Division.

The Psychological Suitability Assessment is by invitation only and begins with a written psychological assessment. The written assessment typically takes 4-5 hours to complete. Before leaving the test site applicants are scheduled for a 30 minute interview with the psychologist for some time that week. Every effort will be made to schedule the interview the day after the exam for out of state applicants.

Applicants should prepare to be flexible with their calendar for the days following the written assessment to accommodate the interview.

Candidates who are selected to take the Psychological Suitability Assessment will be considered for selection by Command Leadership. Academy selections are very competitive and based on candidate overall background evaluations and the number of vacancies at that time.

Email will be the primary communication method during the entire recruitment process. It is a good idea to check your emails regularly while you are active in the process, to include checking your spam or trash folders.

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Deputy City Marshals perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of state statutes, city ordinances and other city regulations as defined in state statutes and city ordinance on any real property owned, leased or otherwise under the control of the City of Las Vegas.

Our marshals service an area of 140 square miles and more…