Police Officer Recruit

City of Reno, NV
Reno Police Department

Salary: $65,187.20 Annually.

Position Summary:

The Reno Police Department is looking to fill 20+ positions at the upcoming Summer 2024 Academy, anticipated to begin in July 2024. 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.

Essential Functions:

  • 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.

Requirements:

  • 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.