DPS OFFICER 2 - State of Nevada : Job Details

The Position

DPS Officers perform a variety of law enforcement and public safety functions within the Department of Public Safety (DPS).

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 are assigned.

* THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR: NEVADA STATE POLICE AND PAROLE AND PROBATION * Nevada DPS offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the DPS invites you to apply to become part of our team. We actively seek to diversify our team and to bring more voices to our organization. Assignments vary widely and incumbents are assigned to various divisions within the department including the Nevada State Police, State Fire Marshal's Office, Investigations, Parole & Probation, and Capitol Police. All positions in this series are trained peace officers in accordance with requirements established by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Allocation of positions to various levels within the series is based on the nature and complexity of the assignment; the depth of knowledge in specialized areas of law enforcement and public safety; supervisory responsibility; and level of independence. DPS employees receive an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS), three (3) weeks paid vacation, three (3) weeks sick leave, eleven (11) paid holidays, and are not subject to state, county, city or social security taxes. Outside the office, activities are limitless! From a vibrant arts community to recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts such as camping, boating, fishing, biking, and hiking with stunning mountain scenery, Nevada is a destination waiting to be explored with something to offer everyone! The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of 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.

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