Run for County Sheriff in Lincoln County County, NV

The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.

21 years of age. Effective January 1, 2010, and pursuant to AB 301 of the 2007 legislative session, a sheriff or sheriff elect must meet the following criteria. In a county whose population is 100,000 or more must have at least 5 consecutive years of employment or service: (1) as a peace officer; (2) as a law enforcement officer of an agency of the United States; (3) as a law enforcement officer of another state or political subdivision thereof; or (4) in any combination of the position described above; and (a) has been certified as a category I peace officer by the Commission; (b) been certified as a category I peace officer or its equivalent by the certifying authority of another state, that, as determined by the Commission, imposed requirements for the certification as a category I peace officer in the State; or (c) successfully completed a federal law enforcement training program approved by the Commission. In a county whose population is less than 100,000, a candidate for the office of sheriff is not required to meet any of the aforementioned requirements however, such a person forfeits his office if, within 1 year after the date on which he takes office, he fails to earn certification by the Commission as a category I, II or III peace officer