Job Information

RENO POLICE DEPARTMENT
455 EAST SECOND STREET
RENO, NEVADA 89501
775-334-2100
http://www.renopd.com

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Updated: January 09, 2025

Job Classification: Police Officer Recruit

The Reno Police Department is seeking to establish an eligibility list for the position of Police Officer Recruit! All candidates must take the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network to be considered further in the hiring process.

*Winter 2024 Academy Update*

The Reno Police Department is preparing for a Winter 2024 Academy, anticipated to begin in January 2024. Civil Service is actively working with applications as they are received. To be considered, candidates must complete a City of Reno employment application with all required documentation and have successfully completed the NTN Law Enforcement test with a passing score.

The last date to schedule an exam for this position will be August 18, 2023. If you schedule your exam before this date, your results will be considered by the department.

ADDITIONAL TESTING OPTION NOW AVAILABLE

Applicants located in Reno are invited to test through the Civil Service Commission at no cost to you! Please contact the Civil Service team at 775-334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov to take advantage of this opportunity.

Salary Information: $61,755.20

Benefit Information:

Thirteen (13) paid holidays
Vacation Accrual is as follows:
- Less than 5 years = 4 hours per bi-weekly pay period
- 5 years but less than 10 = 5 hours per bi-weekly pay period
- 10 years but less than 15 = 6 hours per bi-weekly pay period
- 15 years but less than 20 = 7 hours per bi-weekly pay period
- 20 years or more = 8 hours per bi-weekly pay period
Sick Leave Accrual = 5 hours per bi-weekly pay period
City paid employee's retirement contribution into PERS
Longevity Pay as a Police Officer starts at 5 years - .5% for each year of service up to a maximum of 12.5%
City paid 100% cost for employees medical insurance premium; 50% of dependent medical insurance premium also paid by the City
City paid term life insurance policy equal to one (1) year annual base wage
Initial uniforms, leather gear and weapons are furnished by the Department at no expense to the employee.
Shift differential
Special pay for certain assignments
Educational incentive

Department Overview:

The Reno Police Department is a progressive police department that utilizes an organizational model that emphasizes community oriented policing to foster community trust and intelligence led policing to promote public safety. Its vision is to be "totally integrated into the community and viewed as a model of policing excellence." The Department is seeking diverse applicants that are reflective of the community it serves.

City/County/Area Information:

The City of Reno offers an exciting career, great people, supportive community, and quality of life with an abundance of outdoor activities in a picturesque region which enjoys over 260 days of sunshine a year, four gentle seasons and is ideally located near the world-famous and beautiful Lake Tahoe. The area is also known for year-round activities with the presence of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the vast desert plains.

Population:

264,142 (2020 Census)

Job Requirements

Age:
Must be 21 years of age before graduating the academy (tentatively 12/5/2023).

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes or the ability to obtain at the time of hire

Hiring Process:
Candidates must take and pass the National Testing Network Law Enforcement test and then submit a completed application at www.reno.gov/jobs. Accepted candidates will be required to take and pass the NV POST Physical Fitness Test prior to being eligible for hire.

Disqualifiers and Background Investigation:
A person may not be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer if he/she: Has been convicted of a felony in this State or of any offense which would be a felony if committed in this State;

Has been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale, or possession of a controlled substance; or

Has a documented history of physical violence.

Is unable to legally possess a firearm.

As part of the hiring process, all candidates are required to go through a thorough background investigation. All applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Drug use
Drinking and driving
Domestic violence
Arrests and/or convictions
Unreported criminal behavior
Previous employment
Military history
Driving history
Financial history
Truthfulness issues
Online and/or social media presence
Evaluate any tattoos, branding, or jewelry that would be exposed or visible on duty, and
Any area tending to identify the character and values of the candidate.

EEO Statement:
The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.

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