Capitol Police are sworn peace officers whose jurisdiction is specific state property.
Capitol Police are classified as a DPS Officer I within the Department of Public Safety. Minimum starting salary is $44,000.
Officers joining the force with no prior law enforcement experience attend 19 weeks of basic law enforcement training at the Department of Public Safety Academy in Carson City or Las Vegas.
Separate recruitments are offered for Carson City and Las Vegas duty assignments.
Capitol Police receive the full State of Nevada health insurance and Police/Fire retirement benefits.