Deputy Sheriff I​/II

Description

Step into a career with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The role involves protecting the community, safeguarding inmates and staff in the detention facility, ensuring order in courts, and carrying out civil processes that uphold people’s rights. Responsibilities include managing inmate intake and welfare, preserving crime scenes, providing first aid, and supporting court operations in a fast-paced environment that values professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.

TESTING DATE: MAY 4, 2026. Candidates may be hired as Deputy Sheriff I or Deputy Sheriff II.

Deputy Sheriff I:
Entry-level with no/minimal prior law enforcement experience and training. Salary: $31.36 per hour. Essential functions are outlined in the job posting.

Deputy Sheriff II:
Requires a current Nevada POST Category I Certificate (or reciprocal from another state). A certificate must be attached to the application. Salary starts at $35.08 per hour and is commensurate with experience.

For more information regarding DCSO, please refer to the posting materials.

• Detention: inmate counts, head counts, inmate movement for court appearances, medical care, and visits; safety checks; surveillance and reporting; handling inmates with mental health issues.
• Inmate health and welfare: ensure food, clothing, medicine, and hygiene; inspect living conditions for policy and federal compliance.
• Customer service: screen visitors and calls; provide information per policies and procedures.
• Court appearances: transport inmates, provide courthouse security, update legal paperwork, respond to emergencies.
• Medical treatment: provide first aid, triage, assist with medications, document medical issues, support medical staff security.
• Extraditions: transport inmates to other facilities, coordinate with outside agencies.
• Civil process: locate and serve subpoenas, warrants, and related documents; execute court orders to attach funds and assets.
• Court services: organize probable cause forms, copies, logs, lists, and provide court security as required.
• All assignments: training, first aid, safe operation of vehicles and office equipment; uphold County integrity; preserve crime scenes and handle evidence; act as coroner as defined under NRS 259.020.

• High School education/GED; must be 21 years of age at hire; US citizen; no disqualifying convictions; no DUI within last 5 years; no domestic violence conviction; no disqualifying drug activity in 5 years.
• Knowledge of public relations, laws, criminal investigation concepts, safety procedures, first aid/CPR, computers, and effective communication.
• Skills in safety standards, policy interpretation, emergency decision-making, crime scene preservation, and dealing with diverse populations.
• Valid Nevada Class C Driver’s License;
  Category 3 Nevada POST Certification (obtained during employment or prior); CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months of employment.

Physical requirements include traversing difficult terrain, restraining individuals, lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, running, and exposure to outdoor conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

• Continued employment contingent on maintaining licenses/certificates in active status.
• Background/screening required; E-Verify participation with Form I-9 documentation.

Additional information: the description indicates potential additional duties; applicants may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Supplemental Information

Testing information: next exam date is May 4, 2026. The process includes physical agility, written general aptitude test, and oral board interview. Eligibility requires successful completion of all phases. Location details and preparation resources are available via the posting.

Written exam/waivers:
Lateral Deputy Sheriff II may waive written test with valid POST Certificate; attach POST certificate to application. A comprehensive background investigation and post-offer evaluations (polygraph, psychological, medical) are required. Contact Human Resources with questions.

Benefits (Overview)

• No Nevada state income tax; retirement through PERS; 50% County contribution for retirement; participation in Deferred Compensation Plans.
• Paid leave: holidays, sick leave, annual leave, and some administrative leave; health insurance options (PPO, HSA) with eligible coverage starting after eligibility period.

Application questions and testing prerequisites are included in the posting materials. For assistance, contact Human Resources at .