Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Nevada Revised Statutes Title 23. Public Officers and Employees § 289.160. Security officers and other persons employed or appointed by local governments under certain circumstances

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. A security officer employed:

(a) Pursuant to NRS 244.167 by a board of county commissioners; or

(b) Pursuant to NRS 266.323 by the governing body of a city,

has the powers of a peace officer when the security officer is carrying out duties prescribed by ordinance.

2. A person appointed pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 269.235 by a town board or board of county commissioners has the powers of a peace officer.

3. Police officers and special police officers appointed pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 269.240 have, within the limits of the unincorporated town, the powers of making arrests which are exercised by a peace officer according to the laws of this State.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 23. Public Officers and Employees § 289.160. Security officers and other persons employed or appointed by local governments under certain circumstances - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-23-public-officers-and-employees/nv-rev-st-289-160/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard