City of Reno Police Officer Recruit in Reno , Nevada

POSITION

Police Officer Recruit

SCHEDULE

Full-time

LOCATION

Reno, NV SALARY:

$68,452.80 Annually

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

TO APPLY

Direct Link - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/reno/jobs/4562139/police-officer-recruit?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Careers Page -http://www.cityofreno.com Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. Applicants will be allowed to apply for Police Officer Recruit once every six months.

SUMMARY:

Winter 2025 Academy Update 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. This is the entry-level classification for Police Officer. Recruits will participate in a 22 week Police Academy. Upon graduation from the Academy, Recruits will be promoted to Police Officers

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. •Candidates who are disqualified during the hiring process due to background disqualifying criteria by federal and/or state laws will be removed from the eligible list and must wait one year before reapplying • The Reno Police Department Recruiting Division is available to answer questions related to on the job activities or training requirements by [email protected].

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