Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree. Applicants with degrees in criminal justice, administration of justice, pre-law, business administration, public administration, accounting, economics, finance, and computer science will be most competitive within the applicant pool, however, degrees in other disciplines may qualify, based on the totality of the applicant’s qualifications. Applicants who do not have a four-year degree may receive consideration for equivalent education including academic certifications, and/or work experience, which can be substituted in lieu of the Bachelor’s requirement on a year-for-year basis. Qualifying professional experience in lieu of education will include casino operations, casino surveillance/game protection, physical security to include nightclub operations, white collar crime and or fraud investigation, military service, and work experience to include intelligence collection, leadership, management skills, or expertise in the areas of legal research, accounting, business or public administration, or computer science with a focus on cyber investigations. Applicants must possess or be able to attain certification as a category I peace officer by the Nevada Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Commission within one year of appointment. Applicants must meet the Minimum Physical Fitness Requirements for a category I peace officer prior to appointment.
The ideal candidate is a disciplined and ethical professional with strong judgment, integrity, and communication skills, committed to protecting the community while handling high-pressure situations with fairness and sound decision-making.
