Please do not arrive for an exam unless written confirmation has been received from this office. Applications must be received and verified as complete one month prior to the scheduled exam date for an applicant to be considered for that exam date.
Private Patrol Officer Exam
The Private Patrol Officer exam is one-hour and comprised of 50 questions. It consists of true/false, fill-in-the blanks, multiple choice and definitions. Applicants must pass with 75% or better.
Study Material:
Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 648
Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 648
NRS Chapter 179, 193, 200, 205, 207 and 484
Private Investigator Exam
The Private Investigator exam is two-hours and comprised of 100 questions. It consists of true/false, multiple choice and fill-in the blank. Applicants must pass with a 75% or better.
Study Material:
Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 648
Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 648
Introduction to Investigations, John S. Dempsey, 2nd Edition, ISBN 053457646x
Process Server Exam
The Process Server exam is one-hour and comprised of 32 true/false and muitiple choice questions. Applicants must pass with a 75% or better.
Study Material:
Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 648
Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 648
NRS Chapter 14
Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure
Repossessor Exam
The Repossessor Exam is one-hour and comprised of 50 true/false and multiple choice questions. The applicant must pass with 75% or better.
Study Material:
Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 648
Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 648
Uniform Commercial Code, Article 2 and 9
Dog Handler Demonstration Exam
The Dog Handler Demonstration exam is based on a set of standards that all K-9 team disciplines must adapt and follow.
Study Material:
Our agency works closely with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) regarding set standards for all K-9 team disciplines working with the State of Nevada. These standards have been written to meet or exceed nationally recognized industry standards.
Exam Locations
To Be Determined
Meeting dates/times are subject to change.
You will receive confirmation by Board Staff prior to the exam.
Exam Dates
Wednesday January 10, 2024
Must have received completed application by December 1, 2023
Wednesday April 10, 2024
Must have received completed application by March 1, 2024
Wednesday July 10, 2024
Must have received completed application by June 1, 2024
Wednesday October 9, 2024
Must have received completed application by September 1, 2024