Police Officer

Position: Police Officer Recruit
Reno Police Department is Hiring Now!
** Winter 2026 Academy Update** The Reno Police Department is looking to fill 20+ positions at the upcoming Winter 2026 Academy, anticipated to begin in January 2026. Civil Service will begin reviewing applications 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.

The Reno Police Department employs the best of our community. Successful candidates demonstrate the ability to live and work within our Reno Police Department CORE values. These CORE values are the heart of our Department: SERVICE, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, andFAIRNESS.

Our Department is dedicated to providing service to our Community. We proactively respond to the changing needs of the community and department through open communication, accountability and professionalism. Employees must have integrity, providing service that demonstrates honesty, professionalism and dedication in all actions. Employees will treat others with respect, treating everyone with dignity, empathy andfairness, while demonstrating consistent, ethical and impartial treatment towards everyone.

This is the entry-level classification for Police Officer Recruits who will participate in a 22-week Police Academy. Upon graduation from the Academy, Recruits will be promoted to Police Officers with a starting annual salary of $72,015.20.

This is an open competitive opportunity for all individuals who meet the minimum qualifications.
This continuous recruitment will establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies. As applications are received, results will be merged into one eligible list according to final ratings, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission:
Rule VI, Section 11, Continuous Examination.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno. Specific to Police Recruit

• 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 on 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 missing persons, lost children and runaways; interviews witnesses and complainants.
• for a complete list of essential job functions related to the Police Officer Classification.

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

• Graduation from high school or equivalent such as a GED
• A citizen of the United States of America
• P…