Deputy Sheriff - Detention (Lateral)

Churchill County • Fallon, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Churchill County is looking to add to our successful and impactful team at the Churchill County Sheriff's Office. Consider a career in law enforcement, where you can serve our community in a lifelong career in a meaningful way. We are actively recruiting for a Deputy Sheriff - Detention (Lateral), with the prospect of becoming a Patrol Deputy within a few years. We are seeking people who are committed to Churchill County and are willing to make a long-term commitment to the community and to the department. Successful applicants must live within a 35-mile radius of the Sheriff's Office within 3 months after their hire date. We offer a 12-hour rotating Pitman shift schedule, giving you the advantage of working only 7 days within a two-week pay period. This schedule allows employees to have every other weekend off. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding job and you can pass a rigorous background investigation, this may be the position for you! Deputy Sheriffs must work a variety of shifts and interact with individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds in a variety of unique situations. They must be assertive and willing and able to make quick decisions under stressful circumstances. Because this is a Lateral position, applicants must already possess Category II or III POST certification to be considered. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Interested applicants must apply online at www.churchillcounty.org/careers by 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The posted wage is only part of the compensation. In addition to the salary paid, the county contributes an additional 58.75% into PERS on the employee's behalf (value of $17.88/hour or $37,000 annually). In addition, the employee will not contribute to Social Security, resulting in an additional 6% in take-home pay (an equivalent of $1.83/hour or $3,700 annually). The county also pays 100% for employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $6.49/hour or $13,500 annually). Employees in these positions will also receive full accruals of vacation leave (8 hours per month) and sick leave (10 hours per month). These employees also receive 8 hours for pay for paid holidays.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or obtain GED.
• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification Category II or III.
• Churchill County is looking for candidates who are willing to make a long-term commitment to the department and the community.
• MINIMUM AGE: 21 years old by time of appointment [per NAC (Nevada Administrative Code) 289.110]
• Sufficient mobility to handle altercations and work in a police setting and use standard equipment required of the job, vision to read printed materials, to drive vehicles at all times, and to interpret visual cues and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Must have normal hearing and color vision under all regular circumstances.
• Must have normal functions and visual acuity corrected to 20/20 in the better eye and not less than 20/25 in the lesser eye.
• Must have a Nevada Driver's license by time of appointment.
• Candidates will be required to take a pre-employment drug test, truthfulness verification examination, psychological examination, and must submit to an extensive background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Department.
• Candidates are also required to pass an extensive medical examination prescribed by the department and the heart and lung examination required by NAC 617.040; .050; .060 and .070 prior to hiring and annually thereafter.
• Persons rejected as a result of these examinations will be removed from the eligible list.
• Employees must be willing to work overtime, shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a one-year probationary period and a field training program.
• Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of public relations and customer service.
• County, State, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances and court decisions related to police activities.
• Principles and practices of effective interrogation.
• Criminal investigation principles, practices and techniques.
• Weaponry and associated safety practices.
• Safety and security policies and procedures.
• First aid and basic CPR methods.
• County geography.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Computers utilizing standard and specialized software applications.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone; often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Skill in: Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
• Remaining calm and taking appropriate action in tense situations.
• Making rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines.
• Monitoring and maintaining the safety and security of detainees and facilities.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Effectively listening to, communicating with, and eliciting information from upset, emotional and irate individuals.
• Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Mobility to work in a typical detention facility setting and use standard office equipment; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and physically restrain detainees; stamina to walk and stand for extended periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
• Work is subject to performance in violent, traumatic or highly charged emotional environments.
• Incumbent is subject to exposure to blood and air borne diseases, verbal abuse, and physical harm.
• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen.
• Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
• All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.
• Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

Nice To Haves

• Prospect of becoming a Patrol Deputy within a few years.
• Successful applicants must live within a 35-mile radius of the Sheriff's Office within 3 months after their hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of related functions within the Detention Facility, including maintaining law and order, prevention, detection and investigation of crimes, and the care and custody of inmates.
• Employees must be able to act without direct supervision in meeting emergencies.
• Work is generally reviewed through supervisory conferences, written reports, inspections and observation of results obtained.
• Work involves an element of personal danger.
• Employment with the Sheriff's Department requires shift work.
• Conducts daily headcounts, periodic cell and pod checks; moves inmates to and from locations for court appearances, medical care, visits, etc.
• Brings inmates into the jail by conducting searches, booking questionnaires, fingerprints, photography, access to money and phone.
• Conduct facility and person searches for weapons/drugs/contraband; conduct surveillance, investigations, and reports of crimes committed within the detention facility; monitor activity of inmates; handle inmates with mental health issues and provide intervention to ensure safety.
• Carry out processes to ensure that inmates are provided with adequate food, clothing, medicine, and clean living arrangements; Conduct inspections of living conditions to ensure compliance with departmental policy and federal law.
• Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls and directs the caller to the proper person or personally handles the call; provides information which requires the use of judgment and interpretation of policies, rules and procedures.
• Transports inmates to and from court; provides security for court staff and inmates during proceedings; updates legal paperwork to ensure timely compliance with court orders; responds to emergencies in the courthouse.
• Provide first aid for inmates as required; triage inmates for physician visits and needs for emergency medical treatment and transport; sets up medications and distribute to inmates daily as required; complete documentation for medical issues; provide security for medical staff.
• Transport inmates to other agency jails, courts, and other facilities; send notices to other agencies of arrests, process warrants, and set-up extraditions with outside companies who transport inmates.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Benefits

• County contributes an additional 58.75% into PERS on the employee's behalf (value of $17.88/hour or $37,000 annually).
• Employee will not contribute to Social Security, resulting in an additional 6% in take-home pay (an equivalent of $1.83/hour or $3,700 annually).
• County pays 100% for employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $6.49/hour or $13,500 annually).
• Employees will also receive full accruals of vacation leave (8 hours per month) and sick leave (10 hours per month).
• Employees also receive 8 hours for pay for paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED