Lateral Police Officer

Reno Police Department Hiring Now

The City of Reno is seeking current law enforcement officers looking to join the Reno Police Department team! This open competitive opportunity is for qualified law enforcement officers who are interested in continuing their careers in public safety with an organization dedicated to providing quality service to the community.

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

Reno Police Department is currently filling multiple Lateral Police Officer positions. The hiring process will begin immediately upon acceptance of your application. Upon successful completion of the Reno Police Lateral Academy, Police Officers are placed into the Police Training Officer (PTO) Program.

Responsibilities include:

• Patrolling an assigned area on foot, in a patrol car, on a motorcycle or other means of transportation; checking stores, businesses, houses, and other premises for burglary, and other disturbances; investigating any suspicious conditions.
• Making arrests for violation of laws or ordinances; escorting prisoners to incarceration; and may register and book prisoners.
• Preparing record of arrest and submitting detailed reports of investigation made; responding to complaints; controlling crowds; cooperating with other law enforcement officers.
• Enforcing traffic and parking regulations; directing traffic; investigating traffic accidents and obtaining information incidental to the event; as assigned, serving as an escort; transferring prisoners; administering first aid in emergency situations.
• Maintaining relations with community through periodic meetings; may assist in the supervision and training of new recruits.
• Assisting the public by locating lost children and pets; assisting motorists with stolen vehicles; observing traffic hazards and making recommendations for their correction.
• Keeping records and making reports; assisting superiors in their work and may act for them in their absence.
• Attending training courses and instructional meetings; may be called on at any time for emergency duties; may assist other emergency personnel as needed.
• Making initial and supplementary investigation of crimes in areas such as personal violence, theft, checks intelligence, juvenile, and others; investigating cases involving missing persons, lost children, and runaways; interviewing witnesses and complainants.
• Collecting material evidence and doing crime scene work; taking photographs; performing surveillance of persons and places; apprehending, interviewing, and arresting suspects; preparing and submitting reports; testifying at hearings and in court; assisting other jurisdictions and agencies.
• Participating in undercover investigation of narcotics, gambling, subversive activities, vice, racial disturbances, and other activities, violations, and crimes.
• Making investigations to determine whether juvenile offenders should be returned to the custody of the home, given a formal hearing, referred to a social agency or to juvenile court; working with social agencies, schools, and groups.
• Giving speeches, lectures, and demonstrations; keeping records and logs; acting as training officer for recruit police personnel in the basic patrol and/or traffic function and the training of confirmed police officers in areas deemed necessary by police administration.
• Completing performance evaluation of recruit police officers assigned on a regular basis; performing other related work as required.

Applicants must meet all requirements at the time of application.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Two years of patrol experience (may include probationary time) OR successful completion of the Northern Nevada Law Enforcement Academy (NNLEA)

License and Certificate:

• Possess and maintain the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at the time of application and at time of hire.
• Possession of a Nevada POST Category 1 Certificate, or an out-of-state POST Category 1 Certificate which has reciprocity with Nevada. Basic Certificate must be in good standing.

* If seeking reciprocity, employment as a Peace Officer (ex. Patrol Officer, street cop, etc.) in a reciprocity state or approved federal program as an equivalent to a Nevada Category 1 Peace Officer must be within the last 60 months (Detention and Corrections of any kind does not qualify for reciprocity)

Other Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment
• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must pass the Nevada POST Physical Fitness Test, per NAC 289.
• Non NV POST holders must pass the online Reciprocity course, per NAC 289.
• Non NV POST holders must pass the Nevada State Certification exam, per NAC 289.

Candidates WILL NOT be considered who resigned in lieu of termination or been terminated from any civil service employment for substantiated…