Police Captain

This is an internal promotional opportunity for current City of Reno Police Lieutenants who meet the minimum qualifications.

Under administrative direction, Police Captains assist in the administration and supervision of the Police Department. They direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the activities and operations of an assigned Division within the Police Department. They will coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to their appointed Assistant Chief of Police.

Note: The salary and benefits associated with this position are subject to change at any time.

• Provides leadership and direction for a major Police Department division, including strategic planning, program management, and operational oversight.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of Lieutenants, Sergeants, and other personnel to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Develops and implements division goals, policies, and procedures; monitors compliance and recommends improvements.
• Manages divisional budget, resource allocation, and staffing to meet operational and strategic objectives.
• Serves as liaison with other city departments, law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and the public; represents the department in professional and community settings.
• Oversees major incidents, special events, and emergency response operations, ensuring appropriate coordination and resource deployment.
• Directs and participates in internal investigations, personnel performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as required.
• Prepares and reviews reports, analyses, and presentations for executive leadership, boards, or court as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications of the position must be met by the date of examination (January 11, 2027).

Combinations of relevant work experience and education that are acceptable.*

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, police science, public administration, business administration, organizational leadership or a closely related field or completion of at least 120 semester credits (180 quarter credits) including 30 semester credits (45 quarter credits) in criminal justice, public administration, business administration, or a related field.

*Possession of a Nevada Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (POST) Supervisor Certificate or Management Certificate will satisfy the education requirement.

Work Experience

Four continuous years of full-time sworn law enforcement experience as a Police Lieutenant with the Reno Police Department.

License/Certification

• Valid driver's license
• Valid Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Category I certification

Eligibility Requirements

• Candidates must be actively employed as a sworn Police Lieutenant with the Reno Police Department from the time of application through appointment.
• Candidates must maintain all required certifications and employment eligibility from the time of application through appointment to this classification.

Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.