Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputy

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:

• 14 inch vertical jump
• Illinois Agility Run (19.5 seconds or less)
• 30 sit ups (1 minute or less)
• 23 push-ups (no time limit)
• 300 meter run (68 seconds or less)
• 1.5 mile run/walk (16:57 minutes: seconds or less)

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:

 

• Has undergone a complete and documented investigation of his/her background which verifies that the person has good moral character and meets the minimum standards established by the Nevada P.O.S.T. Commission;
• Is a citizen of the United States;
• Is at least 21 years of age at the time of the appointment; and
• Has undergone a medical examination performed by a licensed physician who confirms in writing that no physical condition exists which would adversely affect his/her performance of the duties of a peace officer.  

 

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:

• Valid driver's license
• Must complete Nevada Reserve P.O.S.T. certification within one year of appointment (NAC 289.210) 

Individuals in this position may not hold an active Private Investigators license. Please refer to NAC 648.330 for guidance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

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 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.

 

1. 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.
2. Members of the Reserve Unit serve at the Sheriff's discretion.