Job Description

Position Information

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 Sheriff\'s Deputy, 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 Conditions of Employment for information regarding eligibility requirements.

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

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet Nevada Commission on Peace Officer\'s Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 289.110 as listed below:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate.
• Must be a United States Citizen at time of application.
• Must be 21 years of age within six months of application.
• Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

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 Law. 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, \xe2\x80\x9cdishonesty\xe2\x80\x9d 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 for continued employment in this classification.

Conditions of Employment

To be eligible, top candidates must pass a background investigation which includes:

• Must pass a drug test
• Must be willing to submit a set of fingerprints
• Must complete and submit a personal history statement
• Must pass a Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examination
• Successfully complete a psychological evaluation and a pre-employment medical exam in accordance with NAC (Nevada Administrative Code) 289.110

What Happens Next

1. After your application in screened, you will be notified via the email you provided if you do not meet the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) working days to file an appeal, and request a review of their qualifications.

2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take an online exam administered via remote, off-site testing by ProctorU. You will be notified by ProctorU when you can go online and schedule the date and time of your exam. If remote proctoring is not an option for you, please contact .

The Deputy Sheriff exam covers:

• Understanding Written Information
• Written Communication
• Analytical Ability

Candidates who pass the on-line exam will be notified of the date of the PPRT which will be held in Reno, Nevada.

Post Physical Readiness Test - Certification:

• Vertical Jump - 14 inches
• Agility Run - 19.5 seconds
• Sit-ups - 30 (60 second time limit)
• Push-ups - 23 (no time limit)
• 300 meter sprint - 68 seconds
• 1.5 mile run - 16:57 (minutes: seconds)

For more information on the PPRT please visit:

3. If you pass both exams, you will be contacted by the Sheriff\'s Office to start a background investigation.

Questions: Alicia Agrella

775-328-6383

Veteran Point

Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one (1) bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations only. In order to be given a bonus point, applicants must attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD-214 with Classification of Discharge) to the Online Application at time of submission.

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

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