Frequently asked questions

Visible tattoos are not allowed. Tattoos on the neck or behind the ear must be removed or covered.

Yes, you can request a ride-along by contacting a recruiter. You must be at least 18 years old for a ride-along.

Yes, there's an education incentive of $500 per year for an Associate's degree and $900 per year for a Bachelor's degree.

Nevada State Police offers retirement through NV PERS and a deferred compensation plan. Retirement elibility begins after 20 years and age 55. It requires 33 1/3 years of service to get your full retirement.

Yes, there are overtime opportunities, especially in the Highway Patrol division.

For Highway Patrol, you must be clean-shaven or have a mustache. Parole and Probation allows facial hair. Regarding hair length, your hair in uniform will have to be above the collar.

Yes, there is a take-home vehicle policy, but it's only for use during work hours.

The main divisions are Highway Patrol, Parole and Probation, Capitol Police, Investigations, and Fire Marshal.

Officers generally work 4 10-hour shifts per week.

The academy is approximately 6 months long.

There are academies in Carson City and Las Vegas.

There is a physical fitness test that must be passed. If failed, you can retake it when you feel ready.

If you fail the written exam, you must wait 60 days before retaking it.

Yes, there is a written exam that must be passed.

The basic cadet pay starts at $59,000 per year.

The hiring process typically takes 3-6 months from initial application to the end.

The process includes a written exam, physical fitness test, polygraph, background check, and medical examination.

Yes, you must be 21 years old to become an officer. However, you can apply for support staff roles at 18.

You must be a US citizen, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have at least 2 years of work experience.

No, there is no age limit for applying to Nevada State Police.