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APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply to join the Nevada Department of Public Safety you must submit an application.
The initial application must be made on a State of Nevada Application.
Applicants for sworn positions must successfully pass a written examination and physical
fitness test. Upon acceptance of your application you will be informed of the next testing
date. For your information, testing dates are found below.
- 14" vertical jump
- 15 sit-ups in 1 minute or less
- 18 pushups, no time limit
- 300 meter run in 77 seconds or less
- 1.5 mile run in 17:17 or less
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 background
information packet is not complete as directed in the instructions, with all
attachments, it will be returned.
Applicants, who successfully complete those initial background 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.
Applicant must successfully complete an oral interview.
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