Law Enforcement Officer

Overview:


The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking highly motivated and dedicated individuals to join our team as Law Enforcement Officers. As a DPS Officer, you will have the opportunity to work in a diverse and challenging environment, performing a variety of law enforcement and public safety functions. We actively seek to diversify our team and bring more voices to our organization.
Responsibilities:

* Perform a variety of law enforcement and public safety functions within the Department of Public Safety (DPS)

* Assignments may vary widely and may include work in the Nevada State Police, State Fire Marshal's Office, Investigations, Parole & Probation, and Capitol Police

* Incumbents are trained peace officers in accordance with requirements established by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) * May be responsible for supervisory duties and may work independently

Qualifications:

* Must meet the requirements established by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) * Must be willing to work in a variety of assignments and locations, including Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson, Laughlin, Mesquite, Pahrump, and Pioche

Benefits:

* Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance

* Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS)

* Three (3) weeks paid vacation

* Three (3) weeks sick leave

* Eleven (11) paid holidays

* Not subject to state, county, city, or social security taxes

* Retirees looking for a second career with Nevada will no longer be subject to reductions in current Social Security benefits