The Reno Police Department invites all qualified applicants to apply for the position of Police Officer beginning November 21, 2011 through January 27, 2012. This is open to all interested persons interested in applying for the position of Police Officer. Testing will occur the week of April 9-13, 2012.

The City of Reno is located in northern Nevada and is best known as a tourist location with a growing and diverse population and economy. The City of Reno Police Department has an authorized staffing level of 346 sworn police officers and serves a population of approximately 212,000 residents, plus the annual influx of visitors.
The City of Reno Police Department is nationally recognized as a model for Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving. Our vision, â??Your Police, Our Communityâ?, exemplifies our commitment to creating partnerships with community members, local businesses and other agencies and organizations to make Reno a safe and pleasant place to live and work.

QUALIFICATIONS
No person may be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer unless he/she:
(a) Has undergone a complete and documented investigation of his background which verifies that he/she has good moral character and meets the minimum standards established by the commission;
(b) Is a citizen of the United States;
(c) Is at least 21 years of age at the time of application filing deadline;
(d) Has successfully completed the 12th grade or has been certified by an appropriate authority as having an equivalent education; and,

(e) Has undergone a medical examination performed by a licensed physician who confirms in
writing that no physical condition exists which would adversely affect his/her performance of the duties of a peace officer. The employing agency shall inform the examining physician of the specific functions required by the position to be filled.
2. A person may not be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer if he/she has:
(a) Been convicted of a felony in this state or of any offense which would be a felony if committed in this state;
(b) Been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled substance; or
(c) A documented history of physical violence.

Duties:
â?¢ Responds immediately to calls for service by motor vehicle or on foot to obtain or give
information, enforce the law, provide timely assistance and make referrals to other agencies.
â?¢ Patrols by vehicle or on foot to deter crime, apprehend violators and assist other officers.
â?¢ Prepares notes, reports and other documents using appropriate style and grammar to provide accurate and complete descriptions of reported incidents.
â?¢ Transports prisoners, checking records and accurately preparing written documents to accurately identify defendants and to properly record the circumstances surrounding their arrest.
â?¢ Secures and manages crime scenes to preserve evidence.
â?¢ Controls crowds and demonstrations in order to maintain community peace and safety, to include wearing protective clothing or masks and standing in formation for long periods.
â?¢ Makes arrest by command presence, verbal directions and, as needed, using necessary force.
â?¢ Operates police vehicles at any hour in emergency or non-emergency situations to arrive safely and prevent injury to others.
â?¢ Pursues fleeing suspects on foot, which may include quickly exiting a police vehicle or include running, climbing, pulling, jumping, crawling or using physical force to gain entry through barriers to make arrests.
Loads, unloads, aims and fires firearms.
â?¢ Ability to communicate effectively and coherently with people by giving and receiving information.
â?¢ Ability to identify and collect evidence at traffic accident or crime scenes to assist in investigations.
â?¢ Ability to maintain professional demeanor, especially when enduring verbal abuse from antagonistic people in a hostile environment.â?¢ Ability to lift, drag, carry, secure and evacuate people from accident or disaster scenes.
â?¢ Ability to read and comprehend a variety of documents, maps, reference materials and department regulations.
â?¢ Ability to operate computers to access information; uses word processing, database and specialized law enforcement applications.
â?¢ Ability to help community groups develop and implement strategies to reduce crime, abate nuisances, and address other community concerns.

Benefits:
In addition to a 10 hour shift/4 day work week, we offer these excellent benefits:
â?¢ Twelve (12) paid holidays
â?¢ Vacation Accrual
Less than 5 years 4 hours bi-weekly
5 years but less than 10 5 hours bi-weekly
10 years but less than 15 6 hours bi-weekly
15 years but less than 20 7 hours bi-weekly
20 years or more 8 hours bi-weekly
Sick Leave Accrual 4 hours bi-weekly

â?¢ City paid employeeâ??s retirement contribution into PERS
â?¢ Longevity Pay starting at 5 years – .5% for each year of service up to a maximum of 12.5%
â?¢ City paid 100% cost for employees medical insurance premium
â?¢ City paid term life insurance policy equal to one (1) years annual base wage
â?¢ 50% of dependant medical insurance cost paid by the City
â?¢ Initial uniforms, leather gear and weapons are furnished by the Department at no expense to the employee.
â?¢ Shift differential
â?¢ Special assignment pay
â?¢ Educational reimbursement – $1000 per year
â?¢ Educational incentive

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Department offers a vast array of promotional and transfer opportunities for Police Officers. After meeting the necessary training and experience requirements, you may then compete for promotion to Police Sergeant and Police Lieutenant. You also have the opportunity to test for transfer to specialized assignments after completing at least two (2) years as Police Officer in Patrol. Some of these assignments include the following:

Police Training Officer Domestic Violence Section
Robbery/Homicide Section Financial Crimes Section
Burglary/Crimes Against Property Section Repeat Offender Program
Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Section Vice/Narcotics Section
Gang Crimes Section K-9 Detail
Street Crimes Section Training Section
SWAT Traffic Section
DUI Enforcement Academy Staff Officer
Misdemeanor Complaints Section Intelligence Section
Community Action Officer Repeat Sex Offender Notification Detective
*Most specialized assignments are compensated at a percentage above the regular base pay rate, most often 10%.

For more information, or to apply please visit www.Reno.gov/jobs or contact the Reno Police Recruiting Officer Carlos Valles at (775) 334-2455 or e-mail at vallesc@reno.gov.