Deputy Sheriff Recruit

Under immediate supervision, receives instruction in assigned curriculum of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office approved law enforcement academy and participates in training exercises designed to simulate situations encountered by a Washoe County Deputy Sheriff and performs related work as required.

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 sectionfor 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

• 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