Deputy Sheriff 1/Deputy Sheriff

July 16, 2026
$81181

Job Description

Maintain law enforcement operations in Carson City, including detention center responsibilities, while pursuing POST certification

Deputy Sheriff Positions

This recruitment is for full-time, non-exempt Deputy Sheriff 1 and Deputy Sheriff positions at the Carson City Sheriff's Office. The positions perform law enforcement and crime prevention work: enforce state and local laws and traffic regulations, perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Sheriff's Office. The positions also preserve the peace, detaining and interviewing violators, apprehend suspects, and respond to assistance calls. The positions can also be responsible for the care and custody of inmates in the Detention Center.

Although recreational marijuana use in Nevada is legal, marijuana usage is illegal on a federal level. Recent use may result in a disqualification. Deputy Sheriff 1 – Non-POST Certified:

  • Must obtain Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I Basic Certificate and Nevada P.O.S.T. Category III Basic Certificate within 18 months of employment.
  • Salary: $26.4787 – $27.5379 per hour; $55,075.80 – $57,278.78 annually

Deputy Sheriff:

  • Must have Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I Basic Certificate and/or Nevada P.O.S.T. Category III Basic Certificate at the time of hire.
  • Salary: $30.8456 – $39.0294 per hour; $64,158.90 – $81,181.10 annually

The recruitment process will include a written test, an oral interview, a physical agility test, a background investigation, a physical and psychological examination, and a Voice Stress Analysis examination. The POST Physical Fitness Test consists of the following components:

  • 14 inch vertical jump
  • Illinois Agility Run (19.5 seconds or less)
  • 30 sit ups (1 minute or less)
  • 23 push-ups (no time limit)
  • 300 meter run (68 seconds or less)
  • 1.5 mile run/walk (16:57 minutes: seconds or less)

An eligibility list is being established with this recruitment. All candidates who apply for this position will automatically be placed on an eligibility list for six (6) months, and may be considered for any future vacancies within that time period.

Patrols and provides security for assigned areas and enforces local, state, and federal laws, Detains and interviews violators and apprehends suspects, Assists with the operation of jail facilities including transportation, booking, release, medical treatment, meals, exercise, personal hygiene, and supervision of inmates, Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; interrogates suspects; collects evidence; completes reports, Represents the Office at court hearings, testifies in court, and serves warrants and protective orders