LYON COUNTY
SHERIFF
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office remains committed to selecting only the best applicants to join our team.
Qualifications
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Be at least 21 years of age by the day of the written examination.
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U.S. citizen by the day of the written examination.
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Have a valid Nevada driver’s license by hire date
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Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. by the day of the written examination.
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Have no conviction for any felony crimes, or a crime for which you would be required to register per Nevada Law.
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Have no convictions of any crime involving domestic violence or domestic assault.
Exams
Written Exam: 70% or higher to pass
Physical Agility: Must meet Nevada P.O.S.T. Academy Standards (see here)
Johnson & Roberts Psychological Exam
Preliminary Computer Voice Stress Analysis
Oral Interview
Background Investigation
Applicant will be required to complete a Personal History Statement
Salary & Wages
Starting salary $50,812 to $61,910
Shift Differential pay of $2.00/hour for working between the hours of 1800 and 0600
Educational Incentive Pay of $250.00 per year for Intermediate POST certificate, $500 per year for Advanced POST certificate, $600 per year for Supervisory POST certificate, and $750 per year for Management POST certificate
$250.00 annual bonus for passing Nevada POST Physical Fitness Evaluation for Category 1 and 3 Certificates
Employees earn 40 hours of Annual Leave in the first year of employment. Years 2 through 5, the employee earns 10 hours per month, and years 6 and beyond, the employee earns 14 hours of annual leave per month
Each employee earns 10 hours of sick leave per month with a cap of 1,250 hours
Health insurance for the employee with 50% of dependent health insurance paid by Lyon County
$50,000 life insurance policy paid for by Lyon County
Uniform allowance of $2,000 per year
Department-issued ballistic vest