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.
Eligibility requirements
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
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FAQ
How often is County Sheriff elected?
The position of County Sheriff is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Storey County, NV?
The County Clerk, or the Registrar of Voters in Clark and Washoe Counties, is the filing officer for county and township offices and for any offices elected from districts completely within one county or part of one county. Filing fee is $100.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
26 S. B St, Virginia City, NV 89440.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 775-847-0969.
How do I get started running for County Sheriff?
You can start running for County Sheriff by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for County Sheriff includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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