Nevada Department of Public Safety to hold hiring event in Carson City
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety will hold a one-day hiring event in Carson City on Saturday, August 22, 2020.
The Department is seeking qualified candidates who are interested in a career in public safety and law enforcement. Approximately 85 positions statewide are open within the DPS Highway Patrol, Parole and Probation, and Capitol Police Divisions.
Check-in is at 7:30 a.m. at the Nevada DPS Northern Training Facility, located at 2101 Snyder Ave. Carson City. To register and reserve a spot, email careers@dps.state.nv.us.
Walk-ins are welcome. Candidates are encouraged to register before the event to secure participation in the physical fitness and written tests. Candidates should arrive in physical fitness attire, bring water and a lunch, and a face mask/covering. Covid-19 health and safety guidelines and social distancing will be observed throughout the event.
Documents needed:
— Government issued photo ID
— A copy of your DD-214 if you have Military experience
— An officially sealed copy of your high school and college transcripts
— A copy of your P.O.S.T certificate if you have one
— Your original birth certificate for verification purposes and 1 copy
One-day hiring events will be held in Carson City, Reno, Elko, and Las Vegas to expedite Phase I of the hiring process, which includes the physical fitness test and written examination. The event includes a presentation and an opportunity for candidates to meet and participate in a Q and A session with Officers from the various DPS law enforcement Divisions.
Visit NevadaDPSCareers.com or email careers@dps.state.nv.us for information.
Law enforcement careers with the Nevada DPS include the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP), Nevada Parole and Probation (NPP), and Capitol Police, with opportunities to transfer to the Fire Marshal Division, and the Nevada Division of Investigations (NDI).
Candidates may contact a recruiter for information about additional testing dates in Las Vegas and Carson City.
Civilian career opportunities are also available, including Public Safety Dispatchers.
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