Reserve Deputy Sheriff

Storey, County of (NV); Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Storey County in Nevada seeks Reserve Deputy Sheriffs to perform law enforcement or custody duties, responding to crimes, accidents, and emergencies while safeguarding rights and property. Sworn officers may serve in patrol, corrections, or investigations and participate in programs like the Special Response Team as needed. A high school diploma or GED and POST certification within one year of appointment, plus a valid Nevada driver’s license, are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and POST certification completed or obtainable within one year of appointment.
• Valid Nevada driver’s license required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

POST certification (Reserve / CAT 1)

Valid Nevada driver’s license

Job description

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor and depending upon divisional assignment, performs law enforcement or correctional duties, and related services to safeguard the lives, property, and constitutional rights of citizens in the county. Responds to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations and other requests for assistance; detects and apprehends violators; provides for the care and custody of persons incarcerated in the county jail, enforces federal, state, and county laws and ordinances; performs other duties as assigned. Reserve Deputy Sheriffs are sworn law enforcement officers. They may be assigned to patrol, corrections, or investigation duties, and may participate in specialized programs such as the Special Response Team (SRT) or other areas of specialization as the need and/or circumstances arise.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED, and completion of POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) at an approved Reserve or CAT 1, police academy.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid Nevada POST Reserve or CAT1 Certificate, to be obtained within one year of appointment, and a valid drivers license.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/storeycounty/classspecs.

Storey 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.

Storey 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.