Police Officer Recruit

Reno Police Department Hiring NowThe Reno Police Department is looking to fill 25+ positions at the upcoming Winter 2027 Academy, anticipated to begin in January 2027. 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: SERVICE, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, and FAIRNESS. 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 $72,508.80. 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.Examples of Essential FunctionsSpecific to Police RecruitAttends 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 OfficerPatrols 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.Click here for a complete list of essential job functions related to the Police Officer Classification.Minimum QualificationsThe following minimum qualifications must be met by applicants at the time of application:Graduation from high school or equivalent such as a GEDA citizen of the United States of AmericaPossession of a valid driver's licenseAt least 20 years of ageAdditional 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. The Reno Police Department Recruiting Division is available to answer questions related to on the job activities or training requirements by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. ***Bilingual individuals are strongly encouraged to apply*** Supplemental Information How to apply: Submit your application and supplemental questionnaire online at If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to submit an online application include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, Nevada Job Connects, local libraries, or educational facilities. If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Completing your Application: The Personal Profile Information, Agency-Wide Questions and the Supplemental Questionnaire are sections that must be completed as part of your application. The following areas of the application are not required to be completed: Certificates and Licenses, Skills, Additional Information and References. *Please attach a copy of your college transcripts or degree from an accredited college or university, if applicable, to your completed application in the "attachments" section. Additional points will be added to your final passing score. This documentation must be received by Civil Service at the time you submit your application. If you cannot attach this documentation to your application, it may be submitted by email to View email address on click.appcast.io or mailed or hand delivered to the office of the Civil Service Commission located in the Reno City Hall, 1 East First Street, Reno, NV 89501. Additional points to be awarded as follows, for a maximum of 2 points: Bachelor's degree = 2 points Associate's degree = 1 point *Applicants are allowed to apply for Police Officer Recruit once every six months.* **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 ** Examination Process: The examination will consist of a written test weighted as follows: Written Test = 100% of final grade Multiple test dates have been scheduled, with testing sessions being made available to candidates upon acceptance of their application. The number of sessions is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. We strongly suggest selecting a test session as soon as possible. A notification to self-schedule your test will be sent upon the acceptance of your application. Regular testing will take place in the City of Reno. The exact testing locations in Reno will be identified when you schedule your test. There may be alternative options for remote testing available to candidates that are outside of the Reno area. We will notify those who meet this criteria to schedule their exam.FAQs on the Police Officer Recruit Recruitment Will I be required to pass a Physical Fitness Test? Yes, all candidates will be required to take and pass the NV POST Physical Fitness Test (PFT) administered by the Reno Police Department (RPD) prior to being considered for hire. When does this recruitment close? This recruitment is continuous, meaning we will continue to take applications and will not have a closing date. Please note: There will be specific deadlines by which applications will need to be submitted in order to be considered for an upcoming scheduled academy. Monitor the job posting for all updates as to when the next round of hiring is expected. When should I submit my application? As soon as possible, once we receive your application, we will send you a notification to schedule your exam. When is the next scheduled academy? The Reno Police Department is preparing for the Winter 2027 Academy, anticipated to begin in January 2027. Civil Service has already begun pulling applications for this round of hiring. To be considered, candidates must complete a City of Reno employment application with all required documentation and have successfully completed the required test with a passing score.Notification: Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified.We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Follow-up text messages may include updates about your application, next steps, and interviews. If you haven't opted in before, the option will appear before you submit your application. If you've previously opted in or out, you can