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Open Competitive Recruitment for DPS Officer I and II
The Nevada Department of Public Safety is openly recruiting for DPS Officer I and II with our Capitol Police, Highway Patrol, and Parole & Probation Divisions. The Department of Public Safety will keep the recruitment for DPS Officer I and II open indefinitely and will remain open until sufficient applications are received. The academy is held each year in January and July in Carson City and March and September in Las Vegas.
The Department of Public Safety is still actively seeking to hire qualified individuals to join our officer ranks. During the COVID-19 government closures, recruiters are still reviewing applications and making arrangements for testing that meets guidelines for social distancing, size of gatherings, and sanitation. Because we are working remotely from home, there could be some delay in responding to your interest. Please bear with us as we work through these current challenges.
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.
Southern Region (Las Vegas)
| Announcement # | Position Title | Division | Area | Closing Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14848 | DPS Officer I- Underfill (nv.gov) | NHP/NPP/Capitol Police | Las Vegas | TBD | DPS Officer I |
| 14908 | DPS Officer II (nv.gov) | NHP/NPP/Capitol Police | Las Vegas | TBD | DPS Officer II |
Northern Region (Carson City / Reno)
| Announcement # | Position Title | Division | Area | Closing Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15222 | DPS Officer I | NHP/NPP/Capitol Police | Carson City/Reno | TBD | DPS Officer I |
| 15223 | DPS Officer II | NHP/NPP/Capitol Police | Carson City/Reno | TBD | DPS Officer II |
Transfer and Departmental Promotional Opportunities for Current DPS Employees:
| Announcement # | Position Title | Division | Area | Closing Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admin Assistant II | Fire Marshal | Carson City | 07/10/23 | Admin Assistant II | |
| Admin Assistant III - Re-Entry Unit | Parole & Probation | Las Vegas | 07/10/23 | Admin Assistant III | |
| 42622 | Admin Assistant III | Parole & Probation | Las Vegas | 07/12/23 | Admin Assistant III |
| 42621 | Parole & Probation Supervisor | Parole & Probation | Las Vegas | 07/13/23 | Parole & Probation Supervisor |
| 42646 | DPS Major | Director's Office | Statewide | 07/19/23 | DPS Major |
| 42669 | DPS Captain | Director's Office | Statewide | 08/04/23 | DPS Captain |
Statewide Promotional Recruitment/Open Competitive Recruitment
| Announcement # | Position Title | Division | Area | Closing Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42626 | Accounting Assistant 1 | Parole & Probation | Las Vegas | 07/19/23 | Accounting Assistant 1 |
| 42625 | Admin Assistant II | Parole & Probation | Las Vegas | 07/19/23 | Admin Assistant II |
| 42618 | DPS Officer II | Director's Office | Las Vegas | 12/31/23 | DPS Officer II |
| 42617 | DPS Officer II | Director's Office | Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa | Until recruitment needs are satisfied | DPS Officer II |
| 42716 | DPS Officer Cadet | Director's Office | Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa | Until recruitment needs are satisfied | DPS Officer Cadet |
| 42619 | Public Safety Dispatcher I | RCCD | Las Vegas | Until sufficient needs are satisfied | Public Safety Dispatcher I |
| 19657 | Parole & Probation Specialist II | Parole & Probation | Las Vegas | Until 50 sufficient apps have been submitted | Parole & Probation Specialist II |
| 42717 | DPS Officer Cadet | Director's Office | Statewide | TBD | DPS Officer Cadet |
| 14848 | DPS Officer I | NHP/NPP Capitol Police | Las Vegas | TBD | DPS Officer I |
| 15222 | DPS Officer I | NHP/NPP/Capitol Police | Carson City/Reno | TBD | DPS Officer I |
| 15223 | DPS Officer II | NHP/NPP/Capitol Police | Carson City/Reno | TBD | DPS Officer II |