THE RENO
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Your Police, Our Community
THE RENO
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Your Police, Our Community
Welcome to the Reno Police Department recruitment page!
Applications for new recruits are being accepted now.
The Reno Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer Recruit!
Candidates must have completed an application with all required documentation. Please check back for updates as they are posted.
Candidates that currently possess a Nevada Basic P.O.S.T. certificate will be evaluated for hire as a lateral applicant and may not have to attend RPD’s academy.
Please visit City of Reno Police jobs to apply. You will be contacted by RPD for an interview and if selected, you will begin the background process and you will be required to pass the physical fitness test. The physical fitness test (PFT) is to be completed within 30 days of application. Candidates are allowed up to two attempts to pass within a 30 day period. Exceptions may include the PFT not being scheduled due to weather or staffing reasons.
Lateral Police Officer Applications being accepted now.
The Reno Police Department welcomes Laterals on a continuous basis. In order to successfully lateral, applicants will apply for the recruit position and then based on POST certifications, will have the academy waived and be able to go through the Reno Police Department Lateral Academy.
Please visit City of Reno Police jobs to apply.
We frequently post new information about different recruitment related events on our social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). This is a great way to keep you up to date, so please follow us on the platform of your choice.
If you have any recruitment related questions, feel free to email our recruiter at recruiter@reno.gov. We look forward to meeting you, and to expand the Reno Police Department to meet the needs of our growing and diverse community.
The Reno Police Department is a progressive police department that utilizes an organizational model that emphasizes community oriented policing to foster community trust and intelligence led policing to promote public safety. Its vision is to be "totally integrated into the community and viewed as a model of policing excellence." The Department is seeking diverse applicants that are reflective of the community it serves.
City/County/Area Information:
Reno, Washoe County, at the base of Lake Tahoe with unlimited outdoor activities and four seasons (or something to that effect).
Population:
264,142 (2020 Census).
THE POLICE OFFICER SALARY $61,755.20 PLUS ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AS FOLLOWS:
General City of Reno employee benefits: (All employees receive depending on contracts)
All Police Department Positions involve shift, weekend and holiday work
Promotional Opportunities Available:
Police Officer Assignments available:
Age:Must be 21 years of age before graduating the academy (tentatively 12/5/2023).
Citizenship Required: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid NEVADA Driver's License: Yes
Hiring Process: Candidates must take and pass the National Testing Network Law Enforcement test and then submit a completed application at www.reno.gov/jobs. Accepted candidates will be required to take and pass the NV POST Physical Fitness Test prior to being eligible for hire.
Based on Nevada Administrative Code Section 289.110.
No person may be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer unless he/she:
A person may not be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer if he/she has:
Police Officers are the most visible service providers in their community and are expected to present a professional image and to inspire public confidence. The City of Reno seeks Police Recruit candidates that exhibit certain critical character/behavior traits, some of which are listed below:
You must seriously consider your own reasons for becoming a police officer. Not everyone is an appropriate candidate for this career. Frequently, officers go from long periods of relative inactivity to sudden situations that cause significant physical and emotional stress. You will be placed in situations that will test your judgement, including the use of deadly force.
Often, officers are exposed to situations that can lead to corrupt, unlawful behavior. We seek only those people whose personal histories reflect honesty, reliability, and responsible financial management. Public confidence depends on every officer possessing and exhibiting unquestionable integrity. As part of the hiring process, all candidates are required to go through a thorough background investigation. Details of this investigation will be discussed further, but include investigation into:
Nevada Administrative Code Section 289.200 defines the physical fitness standards required for a Police Recruit to successfully graduate from the Law Enforcement Academy. Those same guidelines are used by the City of Reno Police Department to test applicants applying for a position as a Police Recruit. This test must be passed before a candidate can move on to additional parts of the testing process.
To pass the physical examination, a candidate must pass the following physical ability tests:
View the complete Physical Fitness Readiness Document
Physical fitness is not something that happens overnight. Rather it is the result of ongoing physical conditioning. There is no exception to the requirement that the physical examination must be passed. It is not uncommon for applicants to arrive to the physical test when they have not physically prepared to pass. We do offer our Run With A Recruiter program with the goal of helping applicants identify what they need to work on prior to taking the test. Please take a moment to review the schedule and join us for a session.
If you would like to see how the Physical Fitness Test is performed please visit the link below and watch the video.
Follow us on social media for more information about our run with a recruiter dates, or email recruiter@reno.gov if you have questions about future events.
If you are interested in practicing the physical fitness test, please email recruiter@reno.gov or see the schedule below.
If you are interested in a career in law enforcement, this is an opportunity for you to discover the process of applying and testing with the Reno Police Department. We are a Department who leads in community oriented policing and problem solving.
Your Police Recruiter will be there to provide you with the information you will need. Come learn about our great pay, employee benefits, work schedule, promotions and special assignments. Along with the recruiter you will have the opportunity to speak with a Backgrounds Investigator, the Polygraph Examiner and the Academy Staff. We look forward to answering your questions, and helping you make a positive career choice.
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If you have read the contents of this website and still have questions regarding Police Recruiting, you can contact the Reno Police Department by sending an e-mail to recruiter@reno.gov .
The information on this website is intended to provide interested persons with information concerning employment with the City of Reno Police Department and is subject to change.
The City of Reno is an equal opportunity-affirmative action-ADA employer.
In accordance with the requirements of Title ll of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Reno will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in the City's services, programs or activities. The city will provide appropriate auxiliary aids and services, including qualified interpreters, whenever necessary, to ensure effective communication with members of the public who are deaf and hard of hearing.
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.
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The Reno Police Jr. Cadet Program is for young men and women interested in learning about a future career in the field of law enforcement (this is not a program for troubled kids). It is designed for students between the ages of 14 and 20, the Jr. Cadet Program offers youth the opportunity to be involved in their community while making new friends and gaining valuable knowledge. The Reno Police Jr. Cadet Program provides educational training programs for young adults on the purposes, mission, and objectives of law enforcement. The program provides career orientation experiences, leadership opportunities, and community service activities. The primary goals of the program are to help young adults choose a career path within law enforcement and to challenge them to become responsible citizens and leaders of their communities and the nation. Visit the Jr. Cadet webpage for more information.
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