Deputy Sheriff I/II

Step into a career where every day matters and every detail counts. As a member of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office team, you’ll play a critical role in protecting our community- safeguarding inmates and staff inside the detention facility, ensuring order and security in our courts, and carrying out essential civil processes that uphold people’s rights. From managing inmate intake and welfare, to preserving crime scenes, to providing first aid and supporting court operations, this role offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment are valued and recognized. If you’re looking for a meaningful career in law enforcement where you can grow, serve, and represent Douglas County with dignity, we invite you to apply.Click here for more info regarding DCSO
TESTING DATE: MAY 4, 2026
Candidates may be hired for either:

• Deputy Sheriff I: Entry-level with no/minimal prior law enforcement experience and training. $31.36 perhour. Essential functions of the position are outlined in this job posting.
• Deputy Sheriff II: Candidates who hold a current Nevada POST Category I Certificate (or a reciprocal certificate from another state). A certificate must be attached to this application for consideration. The job description and salary range for Deputy Sheriff II can befound here. Deputy Sheriff II minimum salary is $35.08; however, the salary is commensurate with the candidate'sexperience.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Officeconsiders all applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, physical handicap or any other legally protected status.
Congratulations on your first step towards joining the men and women of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. We pride ourselves on seeking the very best of applicants to protect and serve the residents and guests of Douglas County. We look forward to meeting you as you progress through the application process.

Description
Responsible forperforming a variety of public safety and law enforcement services in patrol, detention, court services, or civil process assignments.

Detention

• Accountability for Inmates – Conducts daily head counts, periodic cell and pod checks; moves inmates to and from locations for court appearances, medical care, visits, etc.
• Intake and Release of Inmates – Brings inmates into the jail by conducting searches, booking questionnaires, fingerprints, photography, access to bail and phone.
• Ensures Safety of Inmates and Staff – Conduct facility and person searches for weapons/drugs/contraband; conduct surveillance, investigations, and reports of crimes committed within the detention facility; monitor activity of inmates; handle inmates with mental health issues and provide intervention to ensure safety.
• Handle Health and Welfare Issues – Carry out processes to ensure that inmates are provided with adequate food, clothing, medicine, and clean living arrangements; Conduct inspections of living conditions to ensure compliance with departmental policy and federal law.
• Customer Service - Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls and directs the caller to the proper person or personally handles the call; provides information that requires the use of judgment and interpretation of policies, rules and procedures.
• Court Appearances – Transports inmates to and from court; provides security for court staff and inmates during proceedings; updates legal paperwork to ensure timely compliance with court orders; responds to emergencies in the courthouse.
• Medical Treatment – Provide first aid for inmates as required; triage inmates for physician visits and needs for emergency medical treatment and transport; sets up medications and distribute to inmates daily as required; complete documentation for medical issues; provide security for medical staff.
• Extraditions – Transport inmates to other agency jails, courts, and other facilities; send notices to other agencies of arrests, process warrants, and set up extraditions with outside companies who transport inmates.

Civil Process

• Locates and serves subpoenas, summonses, warrants, Orders to Show Cause, restraining orders and Writs of Restitution, possession and execution to individuals, partnerships and corporations.
• Executes court orders to attach monies, bank accounts, securities, real and personal property.

Court Services

• Organize probable cause forms, make copies and deliver to District Attorney and Courts as appropriate.
• Retrieve copies of criminal complaints, prepare logs for court appearances, prepare copies forcourts.
• Prepare court lists and confirms with court clerk's office.
• Provides court security as required.

All Assignments

• Training – Attends training as required to satisfy State and department requirements.
• Assists and provides appropriate first aid.
• Operates a motor vehicle in a safe and effective manner.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
• Crime scene preservation and collection of evidence; which includes evidence identification and proper handling procedures.
• Act as coroner as defined under NRS 259.020.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School education/GED; AND:
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Must be Citizen of the United States at time of testing for the position.
• Must have no convictions of any crime for which registration in the State of Nevada is required pursuant to NRS 207.090 or 207.152.
• No DUI conviction within the last 5 years.
• No crime conviction for Domestic Violence.
• No drug use/sales within 5 years.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques of public relations and customer service.
• County, State, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances and court decisions related to police activities.
• Principles and practices of effective interrogation.
• Criminal investigation principles, practices and techniques.
• Weaponry and associated safety practices.
• Safety and security policies and procedures.
• First aid and basic CPR methods.
• County geography.
• Computers utilizing standard and specialized software applications.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Techniques for techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

Skill in:

• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining state and local laws, regulations and policies.
• Cope with adverse situations firmly, courteously and with respect for individual rights.
• Crime scene preservation and collection of evidence.
• Operate vehicle safely and effectively in normal and emergency situations.
• Safe and effective use of firearms, impact weapons and chemical agents.
• Determining and executing proper course of action under emergency conditions.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established policy guidelines.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Nevada Class C Driver's License.
• Category 3 Nevada POST Certification obtained during employment.
• CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of date of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Traverse difficult terrain, strength and stamina to physically restrain suspects, running, climbing, standing, squatting, and sitting for prolonged periods of time; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds, strength to subdue persons, to drag, carry and lift persons and objects; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another; dexterity to write and to shoot a gun; to be heard in noisy group situation.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
• Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Testing Information: **************** The next exam date is May 4, 2026. *********************

Completed applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to schedule their exam. The exam consists of a physical agility assessment., written general aptitude test, and an oral board interview process. The testing process is scheduled as an all-day event. Candidates passing the physical agility test will continue on to the written exam and oral board interview. Applicants must successfully complete each of the three phases to be eligible for employment.

Physical agility requirements:The physical agility test will be held at the Douglas County High School football field.

The Peace Officer Standard Training Committee of Nevada POST has established the physical fitness requirements for graduation from the POST Academy.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has adopted similar physical fitness standards and all applicants seeking employment with the Douglas County Sheriff's Department must successfully complete the following physical fitness standards.

We have outlined the physical fitness requirements so that applicants can prepare in advance. These standards are the same for all applicants, regardless of age or gender.

• 14 inch vertical jump
• 30 sit-ups (60 seconds)
• 23 push-ups (no time limit)
• 300 meter run (68 seconds)
• Illinois Agility Run (19.5 seconds)
• 1.5 mile run/walk (16:57)

Written Exam:
The written exam and oral board process will be held at theLaw Enforcement Center 1038 Buckeye Rd. Minden, NV 89423.

An online Candidate Preparation Manual can be purchased for $7.50 and a Practice Test can be purchased for $17.50. The Preparation Manual includes detailed recommendations on important concepts, such as the most effective test-taking strategies and methods, specific information about CPS HR test forms, and what to expect on the day of the test administration. Also included is several practice questions covering each section of the test, along with helpful tools, such as a sample answer sheet and template test instructions for candidates to prepare before the day of the test. Here's the link to the preparation manual and practice test https://crc.cpshr.us/default.aspx?ID=Law207719 (please note the link and access to materials purchased is valid until 12/31/2026)
Technical support:
CPS HR –CRC
crcsupport@cpshr.us
(t) 916.471.3538
For lateral Deputy Sheriff II:
The written test will be waived for any applicant with a current Nevada Category I POST Certificate. The written test may also be waived for applicants with a valid and currentCategory I POST Certificate from any state with recognized reciprocity. Please attach your POST Certificate to your application. *****Application may not qualify if required valid and current POST Certificate is not attached. You will be contacted and scheduled for the physical agility after the application review process is complete. After passing the physical exam you will be notified of the oral interview.

All applicants will be subject to an extensive, in-depth background investigation to determine the applicant's suitability for Peace Officer status. Once an applicant has successfully completed each phase of the testing and a conditional offer of employment has been extended, the applicant will be required to complete and pass a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, a medical examination by a licensed physician of the County's choice. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these tests.

Please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at (775) 782-9860 if you have any questions.

Future testing dates: TBD