DPS OFFICER 2-North

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) seeks experienced law enforcement professionals looking for a lateral opportunity to join our dynamic team. You will utilize your previous training and experience to contribute to our mission of protecting and serving the people of Nevada. DPS Divisions include Nevada State Police, Parole & Probation, State Fire Marshal's Office, Investigations, and Capitol Police. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future DPS Officer positions in Carson City, Reno, Battle Mountain, Beatty, Eureka, Fallon, Fernley, Lovelock, Hawthorne, Orovada, Pioche, Wells, Winnemucca, Yerington, and Ely.

Examination Process: Candidates that meet the minimum education and experience requirements of the position will be invited to enter the examination process as follows:
A POST Category I physical fitness exam which consists of a vertical jump of 11.5 inches; Agility Run in 23.4 seconds; 24 sit-ups in 1 minute; 18 push-ups (not timed); a 300 meter run in 82 seconds; and a 1.5 mile run in 20 minutes and 20 seconds.PolygraphExtensive background investigationPre-employment drug screening per NAC 284.4066Medical ExamPsychological Exam
*** Please see https://nevadastatepolice.com/ for more information about the hiring process to include FAQs.

***Please see https://post.nv.gov/Training/Reciprocity/ for reciprocity requirements.
This recruitment is for lateral candidates. Candidates needing P.O.S.T. certification and academy training are encouraged to apply for our DPS Officer Cadet posting; North or South. Please contact any one of the recruiters below if you have any questions or are interested in other geographical locations. Recruiters: Kari Holcomb at k.holcomb@dps.state.nv.us or Jose Villa at jvilla@dps.state.nv.us or Officer Alain Narvaez (775) 431-0131 or Officer Luis Villanueva (702) 668 5383.

Essential Qualifications

Certification as a Category I Peace Officer from a Nevada P.O.S.T. approved law enforcement academy and one year of law enforcement experience as a Category I Peace Officer; OR one year of experience as a DPS Officer I in Nevada State service.

Job Duties

Obtain and verify facts and statements regarding incidents; weigh facts impartially and accurately; conduct interviews and collect evidence and information as required in the course of law enforcement and administrative and regulatory activities; recognize, develop, and secure evidence for orderly presentation in a court of law and/or Parole Board; prepare cases for court and testify as required.

Obtain and serve legal documents such as subpoenas, affidavits, and arrest, search, and administrative warrants; perform extraditions as assigned; write routine and specialized reports; document work activities and maintain related records.

Operate and maintain a variety of public safety equipment including tools, weapons, protective gear, and vehicles applicable to the specific assignment.

Respond to emergency situations, accidents, incidents, and crime scenes; develop a logical course of action; identify hazards and provide assistance and protection as required and trained.

Conduct surveillance activities utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques applicable to the assignment.

Work cooperatively with staff in other public safety agencies, government officials, judicial system staff and the general public; refer victims and witnesses to community services and resources as appropriate; make presentations to community groups to provide information and raise awareness of public safety issues, problems, and services.

Provide guidance and informal training to peers and subordinate staff as needed; and provide input in the development of laws, regulations, and procedures.

Incumbents at this level work under limited supervision and either:
Perform a variety of law enforcement duties in the Capitol Police, Highway Patrol , or Parole & Probation divisions. Incumbents enforce laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and standards applicable to the assignment; read and interpret technical materials and documents to ensure enforcement activities are compliant with the law; arrest criminal offenders and maintain appropriate use of force to subdue violators in accordance with current Use of Force training standards described in department policy and P.O.S.T. requirements. Assignments at this level vary widely, depending upon the division to which they areassigned, and include, but are not limited to, the following:
Capitol Police Division : Provide law enforcement, intelligence, and safety services to the occupants and visitors of the Governor’s Mansion, Capitol Complex, Grant Sawyer Building, and other State owned facilities; provide complex threat assessment and response; plan for and protect facilities and critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other threats; conduct vulnerability assessments and identify the level of existing defenses against complex threats; develop strategic plans to prepare for insurrections; make recommendations on physical security layout best practices; guard, protect, and secure the Governor’s Mansion, Capitol Complex, and Grant Sawyer Building; patrol other State facilities and properties.

Highway Patrol Division : Enforce federal, State, and local laws and regulations on the public highways and on all property to which the public has access, with the primary focus on accident reduction programs. DPS Officers investigate accidents within the NHP's jurisdiction and criminal violations on public highways according to established procedures and assist other agencies as needed or requested. In addition, incumbents assist in coordinating and directing initial emergency operations at the scene of hazardous materials accidents and incidents using training, experience, and discretion to ensure the safety of the public. Some positions are assigned to commercial vehicle inspection and enforcement of emission control laws and regulations.

Parole & Probation Division : Supervise parolees and probationers who present varying degrees of individual needs and risk to the community, with the primary focus on protection of the community and successful compliance with the terms and conditions of parole or probation. Incumbents apply a risk-based classification system to assess and review offenders in accordance with the needs of the offender and the best interest of the community, establish supervision levels, develop case plans that address the needs of the offender, and perform casework services. Conduct restitution or other administrative investigations; research criminal and personal history of offender, facts and conditions surrounding the current and/or previous offenses, drug or alcohol treatment, counseling and/or community service, and make recommendations regarding sentencing, parole or probation, and stipulated conditions of agreements. Collect restitution and supervision fees; conduct drug/alcohol testing; conduct unannounced visits to offender’s home, job site or various other locations; contact family, friends, employers, counselors, and other law enforcement agencies to ensure parolee or probationer is in compliance with rules of supervision; work with employers to develop job training programs; refer clients to services or activities to facilitate social adjustment and prevent further criminal acts or technical violations of conditions of parole or probation. OR
Conduct complex and special investigations in the Investigations Division, State Fire Marshal’s Office, Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and ReconstructionTeam, or the State’s Fusion Centers.These positions are assigned complex investigative responsibilities that require additional experience and expertise and are granted a salary adjustment of 5% in addition to the established grade level for this class. Specific duties assigned to these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Investigations Division : Investigate complex crimes including, but not limited to, homicides, sexual assault, drug trafficking, drug diversion, clandestine laboratories, and unidentified deceased or missing persons. Incumbents perform overt/covert activities utilizing surveillance technology, have direct interaction with suspects, collect criminal intelligence, and manage confidential sources of information.

State Fire Marshal’s Office : Conduct complex investigations involving structure, vehicle, and wildland fires; explosives, pyrotechnics, environmental and regulatory issues; participate on a local, State, orfederal team or task force to conduct enforcement and interdiction activities involving commercial trucking, environmental crimes, hazardous materials, explosives and pyrotechnics or controlled substances as specified by the State Fire Marshal. Incumbents perform overt/covert activities utilizing surveillance technology, collect criminal intelligence, manage confidential sources of information, and serve as field training officers as assigned.

Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team : Investigate/reconstruct complex traffic collisions resulting in fatality and/or serious injury with the potential for prosecution, and collisions determined to be high profile, to the extent and detail necessary to determine causation, contributing factors, and provide for successful prosecution as necessary. Incumbents maintain investigative/reconstruction expertise through training and certification requirements; follow investigative protocols or memorandums of understanding as guidelines for investigating collisions when inter-agency involvement exists; and develop and maintain a division-wide database of statistical information related to collisions.

State Fusion Centers : Investigate and pursue offenders who commit crimes of violence; conduct interdictionof criminal offenses conducted on the interstates, highways and byways; investigate the manufacture, delivery, transportation, and sales of illegal drugs, narcotics and weapons; pursue and investigate sex offenders and fugitives; work in conjunction with other law enforcement entities in response to domestic or international terrorism; and seize for forfeiture the assets of violators of controlled substance laws or criminal enterprises. Incumbents are assigned to the All Threats/All Crimes Task Force (ATAC) in the Highway Patrol Division and provide investigatory response to the Fusion and Intelligence Centers in Nevada, nationally and internationally.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: criminal law to include court procedures, laws of arrest, drug enforcement, rules of evidence, search and seizure, and the rights of citizens as required to take appropriate enforcement action, conduct investigations and testify in court; proper English grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary sufficient to complete reports, forms, and other written materials; appropriate use and care of equipment such as firearms, baton, handcuffs, radios, and motor vehicles; investigative principles and techniques required to gather facts and information; basic psychology, human relations/interactions, and body language to assess and select appropriate communication methods when dealing with deviant, emotional, or aggressive behavior; operation of a personal computer and associated business software.

General knowledge of: interviewing techniques; functions and practices of various law enforcement and criminal justice agencies; effects and detection of substance abuse; community service organizations and resources.

Skill in: the use of firearms and defensive tactics to meet qualification/certification standards and proficiency requirements established by agency policies.

Ability to: maintain familiarity with assigned geographical area including highways, landmarks, buildings and topography; keep informed and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential problems; communicate verbally and in writing sufficient to enforce laws, investigate accidents/incidents/crimes, prepare detailed forms, reports and diagrams, obtain subpoenas and warrants, and testify in court; analyze routine and emergency situations and develop a logical course of action; operate a motor vehicle under normal and adverse road, weather and traffic conditions; secure facts by personal contact and observation and checking records; read and interpret laws, regulations and procedures; read blueprints, maps, diagrams and schematics; identify and carry out appropriate enforcement action; communicate effectively with individuals of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds; coordinate activities with other law enforcement agencies; conduct interviews both in person and by phone to obtain information; organize information and data; work independently and as a part of a team; operate a personal computer to prepare reports and obtain information; provide in-service training to subordinate staff; make public presentations.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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