Lateral Police Officer
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- Reno Police Department is Hiring Now!The City of Reno is seeking current law enforcement officers looking to join the Reno Police Department team!
This open competitive opportunity is for qualified law enforcement officers who are interested in continuing their careers in public safety with an organization dedicated to providing quality service to the community.
The City of Reno and the Reno Police Department are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of all our efforts to ensure we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves our community.Reno Police Department is currently filling multiple Lateral Police Officer positions. The hiring process will begin immediately upon acceptance of your application. Examples of Essential Functions
Upon successful completion of the Reno Police Lateral Academy Police Officers are placed into the Police Training Officer (PTO) Program.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet all requirements at the time of application.
Education:- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of patrol experience (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 drivers license at the time of application and at time of hire.
- Possession of a Nevada POST Category 1 Certificate or an outofstate POST Category 1 Certificate which has reciprocity with Nevada. Basic Certificate must be in good standing.
Other Requirements:- 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.
Nevada POST will verify and confirm all eligibility requirements have been met. If all eligibility requirements have not been met then you will be required to attend a basic academy.**Bilingual Candidates are Strongly Encouraged to Apply**Supplemental Information
To Apply:
Submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online atwww.reno/jobs prior to the close of this recruitment. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.
If you are having difficulty logging into yourgovernmentjobs profile please call the applicant support line at.
Examination Process:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consists of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100.
T&E Evaluation Details:
The T&E evaluation consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked QUESTIONS on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.- Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details.
- Answers are subject to verification
- Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
- Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
- See Resume or See above etc. are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
- Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
- TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted
Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified.
Testing Accommodation:
If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability and will be requesting an accommodation that request must be made to theChief Examiner no later than the closing date of this announcement.
Appointment and Certification:
Appointments to positions in the Citys Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a persons rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs for as long as that register is viable.
Veteran Preference (In the Event of Tie Scores):
In the event of tie scores resulting from final rating an eligible will be awarded veterans preference and provided a rank preference if one 1 of the eligibles has submitted proof of honorable discharge from the military service. In the case where two 2 or more of the eligibles who have received the same score and have been awarded veterans preference the ranking shall be determined by a random assignment by computer. A candidate who desires to claim veterans preference must at the time of application submit documentation of honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application.
Questions and Updates:
Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service ator
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
