NV POST study guide
NV POST · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) describes itself as "the regulatory agency that establishes and maintains the minimum qualifications, training and standards for Nevada's peace officers," and as "the governing authority for the employment, behavior, basic and professional certification, course certification, and training requirements for all peace officers in the state." This page is an independent study resource for candidates and agency training staff working toward or maintaining Nevada peace officer certification. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by POST, and it is not an official source of rules or forms. The NV POST study guide has 5 sections and about 1,697 words.
01Basic Peace Officer Training
Nevada's entry-level standard is set by the Peace Officers' Standards and Training (POST) Commission under NRS 289 and NAC 289. This domain tests whether you know who must be trained, what the training must contain, and how a graduate becomes a certified peace officer.
389 words, about 2 min02Professional (In-Service) Training
In-service training is what keeps an already-certified officer current. The exam tests the annual requirement, what training actually counts, who may deliver it, and how hours are recorded.
331 words, about 2 min03Course Certification
Course certification is the mechanism that turns a training event into POST credit. This domain tests the application packet, what POST actually approves, and how certification is kept alive.
317 words, about 2 min04Employment
This domain covers the statutory minimums an agency must verify before hiring someone as a peace officer, the reporting duties that follow appointment, and the probationary period. Under NRS 289, a peace officer must: Be a citizen of the United States.
319 words, about 2 min05Behavior and Certification Standards
Certification is a privilege conditioned on continued fitness. This domain tests the grounds for discipline, the due-process path, and the reporting duties that surround misconduct.
341 words, about 2 min