Deputy Sheriff

Position Information

Under general supervision, performs a full range of police duties in the areas of patrol operations, criminal investigation, civil process, search and rescue, courtroom security and detention; and performs related work as assigned.

This is an Open Competitive / Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill current vacancies at the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. See the Conditions of Employment section for information regarding eligibility requirements.

We do not accept duplicate applications. If you are unable to reapply, please contact careers.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..php

• Must possess a current and valid Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Category I Certificate at time of appointment or provide verification of current enrollment in a Nevada POST Basic Category I Academy at time of application.
• Out of state applicants must meet POST requirements per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 289.200.
• Out of state applicants must pass the POST Academy challenge exam with a 70% or higher score within one (1) year.

Must meet POST requirements per NAC 289 in its entirety:

• Graduation from high school, possession of a General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, OR proof of passing a high school equivalency assessment approved by the State Board of Education or an appropriate authority in another state is required at the time of application.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
• Must be a United States Citizen at the time of application.

A person may not be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer if he or she has:

• Been convicted of a felony in this State or of any offense which would be a felony if committed in this State;
• Been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled substance;
• A documented history of physical violence; or
• Resigned in lieu of termination or been terminated from any civil service employment for substantiated misconduct involving dishonesty, and has not been reinstated as a result of a judicial action or any available appeal or remedy relating to the resignation or termination, including, without limitation, any civil service appeal, direct administrative appeal or collective bargaining remedy. For purposes of this paragraph, "dishonesty" includes untruthfulness, deception, misrepresentation, falsification, and dishonesty by admission or omission.

License or Certificate

• A valid Nevada Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
• Required to maintain Basic POST Certificate as Category I Peace Officer per NRS/NAC 289 for continued employment in this classification.
• Required to complete POST continuing education requirements in accordance with NRS/NAC 289 for continued employment in this classification.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Deputies Association (WCSDA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Deputy Sheriff position.

• Complete and submit a Personal History Statement and pass an extensive background investigation.
• Submit a set of fingerprints.
• Successfully complete a Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examination. Submit to a psychological examination.
• Pass a thorough pre-employment medical examination in accordance with NAC 289.110, and drug screen.

Selected candidates must also be able to meet the personal appearance standards of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, which can be found at https://%20

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