Deputy Sheriff - Patrol (Lateral)

Churchill County•Fallon, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Churchill County is actively recruiting for a Deputy Sheriff - Patrol (Lateral) to work in and serve the Churchill County community. We are looking for 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! Because this is a Lateral position, applicants must already possess Category I POST certification to be considered. (Placement in the pay range upon hire will be based on the candidates' background and experience, and upon the Sheriff's determination of an appropriate rate of pay.) APPLICATION DEADLINE: Interested applicants must apply online at www.churchillcounty.org/careers by 11:59 PM on 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 $18.45/hour or $38,300 annually). In addition, the employee will not contribute to Social Security, resulting in an additional 6% in take-home pay (an equivalent of $1.88/hour or $3,900 annually). The county also pays 100% for employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $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. THE JOB: Responsible for performing law enforcement duties on a patrol assignment within an assigned area of the County. 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.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or obtain GED.
Category I Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification required, along with at least one year of law enforcement experience.
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]
Must be Citizen of the United States at time of testing for the position.
Must have no convictions of any crime for which registration in the State of Nevada is required pursuant to NRS 207.090 or 207.152.
Nevada Class C Driver's License.
Nevada POST I Certification.
Sufficient mobility to handle altercations and work in a police setting and use standard equipment required of the job, vision to read printed materials and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
Must have normal hearing and color vision.
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.
High School Diploma/GED; AND one (1) year of law enforcement experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
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 50 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 vision to read printed materials; 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.

Nice To Haves

Successful applicants must live within a 35-mile radius of the Sheriff's Office within 3 months after their hire date.

Responsibilities

Patrols assigned areas; checks security of establishments; investigates disturbances and suspicious conditions; conducts preliminary investigations; makes arrests for violations of laws or ordinances; prepares reports of arrests made; enforces traffic regulations and issues citations for violations; investigates accidents and provides or obtains aid for injured citizens.
Enforces city, county state and federal laws and ordinances.
Investigates crimes; serves warrants, summons and subpoenas; interviews witnesses and interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; photographs and checks for fingerprints.
Responds to calls and assists other law enforcement agencies in emergencies, apprehension of offenders or the investigation of offenses.
Performs the duties of a deputy coroner; determines circumstances and cause of death; performs pronouncement of death, identification of deceased and notification of next of kin; determines the need for an autopsy or other tests.
Responds to domestic batteries; separates the involved parties; conducts investigations; gathers evidence; determines the primary aggressor.
Responds to medical emergencies; calls for medical personnel and provides first aid or CPR.
Represents the Sheriff's Office at court hearings; prepares reports and materials requested and subpoenaed by the courts; and testifies in court cases.
Participates in community relations activities by providing public education relative to crime prevention to various groups or organizations.
Conducts public service assistance by responding and assisting elderly citizens or other members of the public; provides rides to citizens who need to travel to various locations.
Coordinates special events; plans, organizes and administers special projects and duties as assigned; coordinates law enforcement programs and referral resources for the community.
Prepares various reports on arrests made, activities performed, crime incidents and other areas.
Serves special assignments as assigned, including firearms, emergency vehicle operations or community child safety instructor.
Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.