Application Process

Application:

To apply to join the Nevada Department of Public Safety you must submit an application. The initial application must be made on the State of Nevada Application.

Written and Physical Testing:

Applicants for sworn positions must successfully pass a written examination and physical fitness test. Upon acceptance or your application, you will be informed of the next testing date.

The physical agility requirements are as follows:

• 14"vertical jump
• 30- sit-ups in 1 minute or less
• 23 push-ups, no time limit
• 300 meter run in 68 seconds or less
• 1.5 mile run in 16:57 or less
• Agility run in 19.5 seconds

Applicant must successfully complete an oral interview.

An extensive background investigation is then conducted. The background includes a complete criminal history check, the inspection of the applicant's driving record and a credit report. Applicants must completely fill out the Background Application. For assistance filling out this form, please refer to the instructions. The Backgrounds Unit will send you a Background Packet upon successful completion of the examinations and interview. You will receive instructions where to return the background packet.

This is a very important step in the process. The information provided will be used to conduct a complete background investigation. If the backgound information packet is not complete as directed in the instructions, with all attachments, it will be returned.

Phase II of the Background Investigation for Sworn Officers:

Applicants, who successfully complete those initial backgound phases, may receive a conditional job offer. Subsequent phases in the selection process for sworn officer include medical, visual, and audio examinations, a psychological evaluation, drug screening and polygraph.