Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of appointment.

To qualify for a DPS Officer Cadet:

• Twenty-one (21) years of age or older and graduation from high school or equivalent education. 
• Read about other law enforcement officer criteria here: http://post.nv.gov

The Department of Public Safety has a moral and ethical obligation to select only the most qualified applicants for our law enforcement positions. Background investigations ensure that we select only those individuals of impeccable moral character and uncompromising integrity. DISQUALIFIERS INCLUDE:

• Conviction of a felony in the State of Nevada or a conviction in another state which would be a felony if committed in this State
• Conviction of any offense involving illegal sale or manufacture of controlled substances
• Conviction of D.U.I. within the last five years, or two D.U.I. convictions in a lifetime
• Documented history of physical violence. 
• Any illegal use of controlled substance within the listed time limits preceding the date of application:  A: Marijuana - Up to date of application. B: All others, including hallucinogens or experimental drugs, and steroid use - 3 years. This is to include prescribed medication not prescribed to the candidate schedule I, and II.
• Intentional falsification, deception or omission of information during the application and background investigation process
• You must be able to obtain a valid Nevada Class C driver's license and must have the ability to obtain both a radio operator's certificate and a radar operator's certificate.