Lateral Police Officer

Reno, NV
Reno Police Department

Salary: $68,619.20 – $93,995.20 Annually.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols an assigned area 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.
  • Prepares record of arrest and submits detailed reports of investigation made; responds to complaints; controls crowds; cooperates with other law enforcement officers.
  • Enforces traffic and parking regulations; directs traffic; investigates traffic accidents and obtains information incidental to the event; as assigned, serves as an escort; transfers prisoners; administers first aid in emergency situations.
  • Maintains relations with community through periodic meetings; may assist in the supervision and training of new recruits.
  • Assists the public by locating lost children and pets; assists motorists with stolen vehicles; observes traffic hazards and makes recommendations for their correction.
  • Keeps records and makes reports; assists superiors in their work and may act for them in their absence.
  • Attends training courses and instructional meetings; may be called on at any time for emergency duties; may assist other emergency personnel as needed.
  • 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.
  • Collects material evidence and does crime scene work; takes photographs; performs surveillance of persons and places; apprehends, interviews, and arrests suspects; prepares and submits reports; testifies at hearings and in court; assists other jurisdictions and agencies.
  • Participates in undercover investigation of narcotics, gambling, subversive activities, vice, racial disturbances, and other activities, violations, and crimes.
  • Makes 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; works with social agencies, schools, and groups.
  • Gives speeches, lectures, and demonstrations; keeps records and logs; acts 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.
  • Completes performance evaluation of recruit police officers assigned on a regular basis; performs other related work as required.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Two years of patrol ex
  • perience (may include probationary time) OR
  • Successful completion of the Northern Nevada Law Enforcement Academy (NNLEA)
  • 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.
  • 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.