Deputy Sheriff Recruit
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Job Description
Position Information
Under immediate supervision receives instruction in assigned curriculum of the Washoe County Sheriffs Office approved law enforcement academy and participates in training exercises designed to simulate situations encountered by a Washoe County Sheriffs Deputy and performs related work as required.
This is an Open Competitive / Countywide promotional recruitment being conducted to fill current vacancies at the Washoe County Sheriffs Office. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. See the Conditions of Employment sectionfor information regarding eligibility requirements.
We do not accept duplicate applications. If you are unable to reapply please contact .
Conditions of Employment
Upon successful completion of the PPRT* (POST Physical Readiness Test) and online exam selected Candidates must:
- Complete and submit a Personal History Statement and pass an extensive background investigation.
- Submit a set of fingerprints.
- Successfully complete a Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) to a psychological examination.
- Pass a thorough preemployment medical examination in accordance with NAC 289.110 and drug screen.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5 until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation whichever is greater.
What Happens Next
1. After your application in screened you will be notified via the email you provided if you do not meet the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one 1 business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.
2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the PPRT which will be held in Reno NV.
PPRTs are tentatively scheduled to be held once during the months of February April and July.
Post Physical Readiness Test Certification:
- Vertical Jump 14 inches
- Agility Run 19.5 seconds
- Situps 30 60 second time limit)
- Pushups 23 (no time limit)
- 300 meter sprint 68 seconds
- 1.5 mile run 16:57 (minutes: seconds)
For more information on the PPRT please visit:
The Deputy Sheriff exam covers:
- Understanding Written Information
- Written Communication
- Analytical Ability
4. If you pass both exams you will be contacted by the Sheriffs Office to start a background investigation.
5. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and click on Applications to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for your submitted application for each recruitment a copy of the job listing and your applicant history for each recruitment. In addition you can also click on Inbox to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment. If you have any updates to your contact information after your application is submitted please contact
If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link: Agrella
Veteran Point
Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one 1 bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations only. In order to be given a bonus point applicants must attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD214 with Classification of Discharge) to the Online Application at time of submission.
Washoe 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.
Washoe 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
