State of Nevada

 
Nevada Governor

Nevada Governor

Brian Sandoval

DPS Director
Chris Perry, DPS Deputy Director
Chris Perry

Elizabeth Conboy - Division of Investigations
Elizabeth Conboy -
Division of
Investigations
Traci Pearl - Office of Traffic Safety
Traci Pearl -
Office of Traffic
Safety
Michelle Hamilton - Office of Criminal Justice Assistance
Michelle Hamilton -
Office of Criminal Justice Assistance
Jackie Muth - Office of Professional Responsibility
Jackie Muth -
Office of Professional Responsiblity
Pat Conmay - Records & Technology
Pat Conmay -
Records & Technology Division

DPS Calendar Events

Report Suspicious Activity

Report Suspicious Activity

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Live Traffic Hazards and Road Closures - NHP

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

The Department of Public Safety is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified persons are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, political affiliation or disability, as outlined in the State Affirmative Action Plan.

DPS Employment
DPS EmploymentThe Dept. of Public Safety provides for the safety & security of the citizens of Nevada...
ArrowMore about DPS Human Resources
ArrowEmployment Opportunities
 ArrowRecruitment Video
                           ArrowEmployment FAQ's
 

Application Process

Careers with DPS - Application ProcessArrowApplication Process
   - Application
   - Background Investigations
   - Oral Interview
 ArrowState of Nevada Employment
  Application
ArrowDept. of Personnel web site

 Law Enforcement Officer Criteria

Law Enforcement Officer CriteriaTo apply, you:

ArrowMust be 21 years of age at the
   time of appointment
 ArrowMust be a U.S. Citizen at the 
   time of appointment
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 Testing Dates

Testing DatesYou will need to submit your application to the recruiter in the area you would like to test..

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Academy

AcademyThe basic law enforcement training lasts approximately five months & is based on a 40-hour week. Your time at the Academy is paid.
The Academy is held in Carson City, Nevada.

Other Resources

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ArrowDept. of Personnel
 

DPS Human Resources
 555 Wright Way,
Carson City, NV 89711
 (775) 684-4694

Background Application Forms
Background ChecksArrowAll Background Forms
ArrowStandard Applicant
   Background Packet (pdf)
ArrowSworn Applicant
   Background Packet (pdf)
ArrowSensitive Applicant
   Background Packet (pdf)

Business Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

555 Wright Way .  Carson City, NV 89711
(775) 684-4694 .  FAX: (775) 684-4884
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