Reciprocity Information and Online Training

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Nevada Reciprocity Training Course  

(Satisfies NAC 289.200 requirements)

The following information provides the details for peace officers currently certified in another state that are seeking certification in Nevada.  This information is also helpful for Nevada agencies that are interested in hiring certified officers from another state as it details the requirements and procedures required. Please read all the information and all the documents on this page to provide you with the details of the Reciprocity program.  Even if you qualify for reciprocity, your employing agency may require you to attend a Basic Academy.

This program is for peace officer’s ONLY that will meet Nevada’s reciprocity requirements as listed on this website.   Please read the following: 

• Click here to read the Reciprocity Eligibility Requirements  
• Click here for a list of Reciprocity States/Training 
• Click here to read the Minimum Standards of Appointment (NAC 289.110) for a peace officer in Nevada.
• Click here to read the NRS 289.460 Category I and NRS 289.470 Category II peace officer definitions.

All fees associated with taking this training program are non-refundable  

Fee Schedule:

Currently employed by a Nevada Law Enforcement Agency = $200.00 

Not currently employed by a Nevada Law Enforcement Agency = $400.00 

Payment will be accepted in the form of cashier’s check or money order, payable to Nevada POST.  For Nevada State Agencies, a billing claim will be issued via email and payment will be expected within 15 days.  (The course cannot be started until payment is received.)  You will have 90 days to complete this course.  If you have not completed the course in 90 days, the course will be locked and you will have to pay again to start it over. 

Those who successfully pass this training program have 24 months to gain employment as a Nevada peace officer.  If 24 months lapse and you have not gained employment as a Nevada Peace officer, the training will expire and you will be required to take the training again or attend a basic academy.   Once you are employed, your agency will make arrangements for you to complete the physical fitness test and take the online state certification exam.   

 * It is IMPORTANT to understand that completion of the training program and passing the written State Certification Examination is not a guarantee of your eligibility for the POST Basic Certificate. When you are hired as a Nevada peace officer, Nevada POST will verify all eligibility and confirm if all eligibility requirements have been met. If all eligibility requirements have not been met, then you will be required to attend a basic academy.    

* Even if you qualify for reciprocity, your employing agency may require you to attend a full Basic Academy.

HOW TO ENROLL:

IN ORDER TO ENROLL IN THIS COURSE, FILL OUT THE RECIPROCITY TRAINING COURSE REGISTRATION FORM LOCATED ON THE FORMS TAB AND MAIL IT IN WITH YOUR PAYMENT.