Nevada Dept. Public Safety commissions 17 new peace officers at academy graduation
RENO — The Nevada Department of Public Safety commissioned the state's newest Peace Officers at the Academy 86 graduation ceremony held Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Galena High School Theater.
Of the 17 graduates, 11 will join the Nevada DPS, Parole and Probation Division and 6 will join the Nevada DPS, Highway Patrol Division. The new Peace Officers will be assigned statewide.
Cadets are immersed in 17 weeks of high-level courses designed to develop skills required to serve as law enforcement officers in Nevada. Training includes law and legal procedures, patrol operations and investigations, performance of skills, functions of a Peace Officer and physical fitness.
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Nevada DPS Officers perform a variety of law enforcement and public safety functions within the Department. Assignments vary widely, and Officers have the opportunity to work with various Divisions within the Department, including the Nevada Highway Patrol, Parole & Probation, Capitol Police, State Fire Marshal, and Investigations.
The Nevada DPS is currently recruiting statewide. Interested candidates can visit NevadaDPScareers.com for information and hiring event locations.
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