Carson City Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputy Program
The Carson City Sheriff's Office Reserve Unit was established to supplement and assist regular sworn Sheriff's Deputies in their duties. The unit provides professional, sworn volunteer Reserve Deputies who can augment regular staffing levels (NAC 289.065). Individuals in this position may not hold an active Private Investigators license. Please refer to NAC 648.330 for guidance. Please note : This is an unpaid position.
The recruitment process will include 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 :
Reserve Deputies assist regular Deputies in the enforcement of laws and in maintaining peace and order within the community. Reserve Deputies may be assigned to areas within the Office as needed. Reserve Deputies are required to work a minimum of 12 hours per month with two of the hours to be in the Jail. Reserve Deputies may act only in a supplementary capacity to the regular force.
All applicants shall be required to meet and pass the same pre-employment procedures as regular Sheriff's Deputies before appointment.
Education and Experience : Equivalent to a high school education or GED. No person may be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer unless he / she :
See Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 289.110.
Reserve Deputies will be required to attend mandatory trainings in order to maintain Department and State mandates. Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations :
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Traverse difficult terrain, strength and stamina to physically restrain suspects, running, climbing, standing, squatting, and sitting for prolonged periods of time; occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds, strength to subdue persons, to drag, carry and lift persons and objects; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another; dexterity to write and to shoot a gun; to be heard in noisy group situation.
Applicants who are selected for appointment to the Sheriff's Reserve Unit shall, on the recommendation of the Sheriff, be sworn in by the Sheriff and take the Oath of Office as required for regular deputies. Members of the Reserve Unit serve at the Sheriff's discretion.
Volunteer - no benefits
Please explain why you are applying for Carson City Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputy program.
Please describe any relevant education or experience (paid or volunteer) that has prepared you for this position.
Are you willing to volunteer during nights and weekends?
Are you willing to complete all required pre-employment procedures including a physical agility test, an oral interview, a background investigation, a physical and psychological examination, and a Voice Stress Analysis examination? Required Question
Deputy Sheriff • Carson City, NV, US