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Register to apply for Nevada Department of Public Safety Jobs on NVAPPS
To apply for an open position, please register with NVAPPS.
Once you have created a profile select the jobs tab and enter the search phrase in the box.
Contact a Recruiter
For application questions and assistance email careers@dps.nv.gov
Or in the event you cannot access the application, please contact one of our recruiters.
Kari Holcomb
Human Resource Analyst
(775)684-4475 | k.holcomb@dps.state.nv.us
Officer Alain Narvaez
Sworn Recruiter | Northern Command Training Division
(775)431-0131 | anarvaez@dps.state.nv.us
Jose Villa
Human Resource Analyst
(702)486-3046 | jvilla@dps.state.nv.us
Officer Luis Villanueva
Sworn Recruiter | Southern Command Training Division
(702)379-2623 | lvillanueva@dps.state.nv.us
Open Competitive Recruitment for DPS Officer Cadet and DPS Officer 2
Department of Public Safety conducts academies in January and July in Carson City and March and September in Las Vegas.
DPS Officer Cadet
To apply for an open position, please register with NVAPPS.
Once you have created a profile select the jobs tab and enter in the search phrase box "DPS Officer Cadet" then select the preferred region.Officer Cadet
DPS Officer 2
To apply for an open position, please register with NVAPPS.
Once you have created a profile select the jobs tab and enter in the search phrase box "DPS Officer 2" then select the preferred region. Officer 2
PLEASE NOTE: All communication with applicants will be via e-mail. Applicants must provide a current and valid e-mail address when applying.
Please check your spam or junk mail folder to ensure you do not miss any communication from the Nevada Department of Public Safety.
Open Competitive Recruitment
All external applicants must register with NVAPPS. To apply for an open position, please register with NVAPPS. Then you can search employment opportunities by the job title.
For assistance contact Human Resources DPS Human Resources Contact Info. To apply for any of the positions below click the "to apply for an open position, register with NVAPPS" link.
- Equipment Mechanic II - Highway Patrol - Reno - Closes 7/31/25
- Administrative Services Officer III - Director's Office - Carson City - Closes 8/1/25
- Public Safety Dispatcher III - RCCD - Carson City - Closes when needs are satisfied
- DPS Officer Cadet - Director's Office - Carson City - Closes when recruitment needs are satisfied
- DPS Officer II - Director's Office - Carson City - Closes when recruitment needs are satisfied
- DPS Officer Cadet - Director's Office - Las Vegas/Pahrump - Closes when recruitment needs are satisfied
- DPS Officer II - Director's Office - Las Vegas/Pahrump - Closes when recruitment needs are satisfied
- DPS Officer I - Director's Office - Las Vegas - Closes when needs are satisfied
Opportunities for Current DPS Employees
Current Postings
- DPS Officer II (Detective) - Investigations - Carson City - Closes 7/28/25
- DPS Lieutenant - NHP, HQ - Carson City - Closes 7/28/25
- Admin Assistant III - Investigations - Carson City - Closes 7/31/25
- Admin Assistant III - Parole Board - Las Vegas - Closes 8/1/25
- Admin Assistant III - Parole Board - Las Vegas - Closes 8/1/25
- DPS Captain - NHP - Elko - Closes 8/5/25
- Transfer Opportunity Request Form
The Department of Public Safety is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified persons are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, political affiliation or disability, as outlined in the State Affirmative Action Plan.