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POSITION:Police Officer Recruit SCHEDULE: Full-time LOCATION: Reno, NV SALARY:$65,187.20 Annually

TO APPLY:

Direct Link -https://www.reno.gov/government/departments/human-resources/jobs-recruitment

Careers Page -http://www.cityofreno.com

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SUMMARY:

The Reno Police Department is looking to fill 20+ positions at the upcoming Winter 2025 Academy, anticipated to begin in January 2025. Civil Service will begin pulling applications immediately as they are received. To be considered, candidates must complete a City of Reno employment application with all required documentation and successfully complete all testing with a passing score.

MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

The following minimum qualifications must be met by applicant at the time of application:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent such as a GED
• A citizen of the United States of America
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• At least 20 years of age

Additional Screening: A background investigation will be conducted in order to verify the accuracy and completeness of statements contained on the application and to obtain information relative to predicting successful performance as a Police Recruit/Officer. Those individuals whose rank places them in the range to be certified to the department will be provided with a background information packet. This initial packet must be completed within the time period specified by the Reno Police Department.

In addition, eligible candidates selected for hire from the certified list for Police Department positions will be required to submit to a polygraph examination, medical, visual, psychological and drug screening at the City's expense. These processes will be conducted by a licensed polygrapher, physician, and clinical psychologist. The screening components will be used to evaluate a candidate's capability to safely perform the related physical and mental demands of the job.

The Reno Police Department Recruiting Division is available to answer questions related to on the job activities or training requirements by emailingrecruiter@reno.gov.

Evaluation Standards: An individual may not be appointed to the duties of a peace officer if they have:

• Been convicted of a felony in this state or any offense which would be a felony if committed in this state.
• Been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled substance.
• Engaged in the use of marijuana after the submission of this application.
• A documented history of physical violence.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Attends the Law Enforcement Academy ("Academy") designated by the Police Department.
• Conforms to the rules of conduct as outlined in the Academy's Recruit Manual, Department Policy and City of Reno Policy.
• Completes written reports and makes oral presentations as required by the Academy.
• Participates in the Academy training, and completes and passes all academic tests as prescribed by the Academy, to include any quizzes, mid-term and final exams.
• Participates in physical fitness training and passes the physical fitness standards test as prescribed by the Academy and the Nevada Peace Officers Standards and Training rules.
• Participates in Defensive Tactics training and obtains a passing score on the final proficiency test.
• Participates in Firearms training and obtains a passing qualification score for each firearm.
• Participates in the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course training and obtains a passing score on the final proficiency test.
• Completes First Aid and CPR training and obtains a passing score on a final written exam.
• Participates in Force on Force training and obtains a passing score on the final proficiency test.

Specific to Police Officer

Patrols assigned areas o foot, in a patrol car, on a motorcycle or other means of transportation; checks stores, businesses, houses and other premises for burglary and other disturbances; investigates any suspicious conditions.

Makes arrests for violation of laws or ordinances; escorts prisoners to incarceration and may register and book prisoners.

Makes initial and supplementary investigation of crimes in areas such as personal violence, theft, checks intelligence, juvenile and others; investigates cases involving m