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General Frequently Asked Questions
- Meet the minimum standards of appointment listed under NAC 289.110.
- Employed as a peace officer with a Nevada Law Enforcement Agency
- Graduation from a law enforcement academy which will include passing a physical readiness test and state certification exam.
- A basic certificate will be issued after successful graduation from an academy.
Your agency point of contact will guide you through the process of enrolling in the academy.
Yes. No person may be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer unless he/she has undergone a complete and documented investigation of his/her background. A full background must be conducted for lateral hires moving between agencies.
Yes. An agency can create hiring standards above the POST minimum standards of appointment.
5 years (60 months) from the date you left your last agency.
Once your basic certificate expires, you will be required to start the re-certification program (over 5 years-under 10) or attend an academy if you choose to get back in to law enforcement in Nevada.
(See NAC 289.200(8))
In order to maintain a basic certificate, the following items must be completed annually:
1. 12 hrs. of continuing education courses that address:
a. Racial profiling
b. Mental health, including, without limitation, crisis intervention
c. The well-being of officers
d. Implicit bias recognition
e. De-escalation
f. Human trafficking
g. Firearms
h. Interactions with persons with developmental disabilities which may include, without limitation, training on recognizing and responding to persons with an autism spectrum disorder
2. If authorized to use a firearm, at least biannually demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in the use of EACH type of firearm he/she is authorized to use.
3. If officer is authorized to use an impact weapon, chemical weapon, electronic incapacitating device or other less lethal weapon, at least annually demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in use.
4. If duties require him/her to use arrest and control tactics, demonstrate annually a minimum level of proficiency in the use of arrest and control tactics including, without limitation, techniques related to applying handcuffs, taking down suspects, self-defense and retention of weapons.
5. Review Use of Force policy for your agency
Your certificate of completion from your academy is valid for 2 years.
See Reciprocity
The Professional Certificate Requirement breakdown
Your agency point of contact is the only person that can apply for your professional certificate. If you do not know who that person is, you can inquire by calling the Standards Division.
Certified professional development courses (P# courses) are used to meet the POST training hours requirements, with very few exceptions. Reach out to the Standards Division if you have questions on course eligibility.
Please use the Request for Duplicate form found under the Forms tab.
The Training Calendar will provide a current list of POST certified training.
The Training Opportunities page provides training being provided in Nevada, but these courses may not be POST certified, therefore not eligible for professional development credit.
To enroll in professional development courses offered by POST you can go to the Acadis Portal tab on our website.
For questions regarding courses and enrollment, contact the Training Division at (775) 687-3310
Agency Frequently Asked Questions
POST does not require a PPRT when hiring a lateral officer from a Nevada agency. POST minimum standards of appointment are listed under NAC289.110.
**Any agency can, as part of their hiring standards, require a PPRT.
Yes, as noted under NAC289.110, no person may be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer unless he/she has undergone a complete and documented investigation of his/her background.
If an officer has been out more than 4 months i.e. admin leave, medical leave, military leave, or there is a break in service of more than 4 months but less than 60 months, training pursuant to NAC289.230(7) must be completed before the officer resumes his/her duties. This training should be reported to POST when completed and can be used as credit toward that current year’s compliance training.
See Reciprocity.
On this page is a list of Reciprocity States/Training. You can verify your candidate’s eligibility using this list. If the state they were certified in, or the Federal Training they completed is not on this list, contact POST. Your applicant must meet the requirements of NAC 289.200(2).
We encourage agencies to reach out to the Standards Division to verify eligibility before hiring.
See Certification for Courses in Nevada on the home page under Popular Links or access the Acadis Portal.