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Job Description
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
Job Summary
The Capitol Police Division is responsible for providing law enforcement and security services for State-owned and leased facilities throughout Nevada. The Division ensures the safety of state employees, elected officials, and visitors through proactive patrol, incident response, and security operations.
Essential Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, criminal justice, or a related field is highly desirable, along with five years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience-preferably in a law enforcement setting. Experience should include personnel supervision, budget development and oversight, and participation in policy and procedure development. POST certification is preferred.
Job Duties
This role provides executive leadership and oversight of the Capitol Police Division, including personnel, operations, and strategic direction. Responsibilities include overseeing statewide law enforcement and security services for State facilities, as well as directing the Dignitary Protection Unit responsible for the Governor’s safety. The position also leads policy and operational development, manages budgets and staffing, and coordinates with internal divisions, state agencies, and external partners to ensure effective service delivery. Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and department policies is required, along with fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. Additionally, the position oversees the Dignitary Protection Unit, which provides executive protection services for the Governor. The Division works closely with internal DPS divisions and external partners to maintain a secure and coordinated public safety environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate is a seasoned law enforcement leader committed to public service, integrity, and accountability. They demonstrate sound judgment and professionalism, with the ability to lead in complex and high-visibility environments. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are critical, particularly in working with executive leadership, elected officials, and partner agencies. This individual is adaptable, strategic, and capable of balancing day-to-day operations with long-term planning. Experience in executive protection, critical infrastructure security, or multi-agency coordination is highly desirable.
This position requires strong leadership and organizational management skills, with the ability to provide strategic direction and make sound decisions in complex environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective executive communication and stakeholder engagement, along with experience in law enforcement operations and policy development. Additional competencies include budget and resource management, interagency coordination, critical thinking, and the ability to manage incidents and crises effectively. A high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability is essential.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .
*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255 - Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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