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NYE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
1520 E. BASIN AVENUE
PAHRUMP, NEVADA 89060
775-751-4234
http://www.nyecountysheriffsoffice.com

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Updated: May 27, 2021

Nye County Sheriff’s Office is hiring lateral and entry level deputies for both detention and patrol all area commands. Central Area Command Includes the towns of Beatty and Amargosa Valley and Is approximately 70 miles north of Pahrump. Northern Area Command includes Tonopah, Smokey Valley, and Gabbs. Tonopah, the county seat, is located approximately 170 miles north of Pahrump. Both of these areas offer close knit communities, quieter living than the hustle and bustle of the city as well as extensive outdoor activities such as ATV, hiking, and hunting. Southern area command includes Pahrump. Note: Demand for Pahrump positions is high. Applicants willing to accept positions in outlying areas have a greater chance of being chosen

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office offers paid training and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, uniform allowance, take home car, paid vacation and sick leave. Starting pay is $18.71 per hour with up to 8% pay raise to $20.23 per hour by the first year. Pay increases approximately 4% every year after that. Nye County Sheriff’s Office also offers longevity pay and incentives for college and advanced training and experience. On top of this, Nye County Sheriff’s Office has incentive pay for special assignments such as investigator, K9, SWAT, Filed Trainer and more.

Applicants must submit a Nye County Human Resources job application and submit it to Nye County Human Resources by the deadline. Only those applicants who submit a Nye County job application will be considered. Applications and instructions can be found at http://www.nyecounty.net/jobs.aspx . Applications are being accepted through September 11^th, 2020 at 5:00 pm.

Testing includes a physical fitness test, written test, and oral interviews.

Written testing is conducted by National Testing Network. National Testing Network requires you to take the proctored test at one of their certified testing locations in Reno or Las Vegas. Visit their website, www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, for locations near you and additional information.

Physical fitness testing information and preparation can be found at http://post.nv.gov/Training/POST_Academy/Physical_Fitness/ . The minimum standards are:

Vertical Jump: 15 inches
Illinois Agility Run: 19.5 Seconds
Sit Ups: 30 in one minute
Push Ups: 23 (no time limit)
300 Meter Run: 68 seconds
1.5 Mile run: 16:57 minutes

Physical fitness testing will be held in Pahrump September 15 and September 18 at 0700 sharp. That testing will be held at the Pahrump Valley High School. 501 E Calvada Blvd, Pahrump, NV 89048. Physical fitness testing in Tonopah will take place Wednesday Sept 16^th at 0800. The location will be the Tonopah High school, #1 Tenant Lane, Tonopah, NV 89048. You must bring a picture ID with you at the time of testing. Physical fitness requirements are below.

Oral Interviews will be held in Pahrump, Thursday Sept 24, 2020 beginning at 0800. Oral Interviews will also be held in Tonopah Wednesday Sept 16, 2020 beginning at 1100. Appointment times and location will be provided to applicants who pass all other testing.

All applicants are subject to a stringent background investigation.

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office anticipates an academy to begin early January 2021 for those entry level applicants who are successful in all other areas of testing. For qualified lateral applicants successful in testing, hiring dates will vary.

Job Requirements

Age: Applicant may be 20 years of age at time of submitting Application and Testing but must be 21 years of age or older at time of hire.

US Citizen: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid NEVADA State Driver's License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision:

Visual Acuity: Vision 20/20 in best eye and not worse than 20/30 in worse eye with/without correction. If correction is necessary, uncorrected vision no worse than 20/100 in each eye.
Hearing: Average hearing 1000/2000/3000 HZ must not exceed 25db. No single reading to exceed 35 db at 500/1000/2000/3000/4000 HZ. A hearing aid can be accepted with a letter from an audiologist indicating proper fit and level of hearing correction in both ears.

Necessary Certifications:

Nevada P.O.S.T. (for Entry-Level: ability to obtain P.O.S.T. certification within one year)
Must Possess a valid and current NV state driver's license at time of hire and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record for duration of employment
Ability to pass a job related medical examination, which will include a drug screen, and a psychological evaluation
Must pass an extensive background check including a polygraph/CVSA examination. A record of repeated criminal misdemeanors and/or felony violations or other infractions of the law may be disqualifying

Schooling Prior and Post Hiring:

High School Diploma or GED
Nevada P.O.S.T. (for Entry-Level: ability to obtain P.O.S.T. certification within one year)

Hiring Process: In addition, the ideal candidate must have the ability to:

Learn and follow rules and regulations of the Nye County Sheriff’s Office and of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances as applicable to the police officer function
Apply police science principles, practices, methods, techniques and equipment as required or assigned
Make quick, sound and logical decisions in emergency situations and be able to work under strict discipline
Communicate clearly and concisely
Learn proper and correct care and use of firearms, camera, department radio, computers and other police related equipment
Bilingual (Spanish/English) proficiency desired but not required

Must meet Nye County’s medical standards and pass annual physical exam with an agency selected by the County and meet annual department standards within required time-frame.

Must be able to work any shift or days of the week and work in a security type environment and manage stressful and potentially dangerous/difficult contact situations.

Employees must be neat and clean in their appearance in public, whether in or out of uniform. All employees are prohibited from exposing tattoos or brands anywhere on the body that are obscene or that advocate sexual, racial, ethnic or religious discrimination while on duty.

Excessive tattoos/brands shall not be exposed or visible through clothing while on-duty. Excessive tattoos/brands are defined as any tattoo or brand that exceeds one third (1/3) of the exposed body part, those above the collarbone and are readily visible when wearing open collar clothing, or those placed on the hands.

If an employee has excessive tattoos/brands that can be covered using some form of retail tattoo cover up and maintain a professional appearance it is authorized

Selection Process:
Candidates must achieve an average of 70% or higher in order to be considered to proceed in the recruitment process. Achieving an average of 70% or higher does not guarantee an invitation to the physical fitness examination.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion a video examination, physical agility examination, command staff review, a medical examination (including drug screen) with an agency selected by Nye County, a CVSA examination, a thorough background investigation, a including completion of the Personal History Questionnaire as directed by the Nye County Sheriff’s Office and any other appropriate measures deemed necessary. Conditions of employment requires that the employee maintain proficiency in all areas as required by department standards and within department established time periods.

NTN Testing - Candidates must achieve an average of 70% or higher. Achieving an average of 70% or higher does not guarantee an invitation to the physical fitness examination as the County will initially proceed with the highest scoring candidates only.

Candidates who achieve an average of 70% or higher will have their scores forwarded to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office.

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office eligibility list ranking will be determined by an average of your video, reading and writing score.

Veterans Hiring Preference – Any applicant who has been honorably discharged from the military and has achieved an average of 70% or higher will be given five additional points. The five additional points will be added to the applicant’s final score at the conclusion of all testing. Proof of DD form 214 will be required.

Nye County Resident Preference – Any applicant who is a resident of the community they are applying for within Nye County and has achieved an average of 70% or higher will be given ten additional points. The ten additional points will be added to the applicant’s final score at the conclusion of all testing. Proof of residency will be required.

Applicants can receive either the Veterans Preference Points or the Resident Preference Points, but not both for a maximum preference point total of five points.

Physical Fitness Examination - Pass/Fail - This examination is scheduled by appointment only.

Training Tribunal Review - Pass/Fail - Scheduled by appointment only.

Background Investigation Process - Includes an intensive background check, polygraph/CVSA examination, medical/drug screen exam, and a psychological evaluation.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors: Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:

Any felony conviction

Any domestic violence conviction

Gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Driving Disqualifiers: Two or more DUI convictions

Drug Use Disqualifiers: Been convicted of unlawful use, sale or possession of controlled substance. Drug use will be evaluated on a case by case.

Employment Disqualifiers: Resigned in lieu of termination or been terminated from any sworn employment for substantiated misconduct involving dishonesty, and has not been reinstated because of a judicial action or any available appeal or remedy relating to the resignation or termination, including, without limitation, any civil service appeal, direct administrative appeal or collective bargaining remedy. For purposes of this, “dishonesty” includes untruthfulness, deception, misrepresentation, falsification, and dishonesty by admission or omission.

Category I Patrol Deputy Sheriff: Job Description located here:
http://www.nyecounty.net/DocumentCenter/View/22467

Category III Detention Deputy Sheriff: Job Description located here:
http://www.nyecounty.net/DocumentCenter/View/22469

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