CAPTAIN - SHERIFF'S OFFICE (DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL ONLY)

Washoe County; Reno (NV); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Washoe County Sheriff's Office in Nevada seeks a Captain to manage one or more units, directing programs, budget, staff assignments, and personnel issues. This department-promotional recruitment targets current WCSO employees with meritorious service.

Ideal candidate will lead with accountability, mentor lieutenants and supervisors, manage projects, set priorities, and communicate clearly to build collaborative relationships.

Formación

• Ten years of full-time paid public law enforcement experience.
• Includes at least two years as a Lieutenant with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.
• Active Nevada driver’s license and POST certifications required.

Responsabilidades

• Manage one or more units within the Bureau, overseeing programs, budget, staff assignments, and personnel issues.
• Lead with accountability and coach lieutenants and other supervisors.
• Plan, prioritize and delegate projects; adapt to changing agency needs.
• Ensure compliance with WCSD policies and foster cross-department collaboration.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Mentoring

Decision making

Communication

Educación

Nevada POST Certification

Patrol Certification

Basic POST Certificate

Descripción del empleo

Under general direction, manages one or more units of a Bureau with responsibility for programs, budget, staff assignments and personnel issues; and performs related work as assigned.

This is aDEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL only recruitment being conducted to create a list for future vacancies. Only those applicants currently working in the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) in the classified service for at least six months are eligible to apply. Unclassified Appointees are not eligible for this promotional exam.

Note: The current list for Captain will remain in effect until a new list is established from this recruitment. The appointing authority has the right to select any eligible candidate from the qualifying list based on the Merit principles and processes and the operational needs of the agency.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php

Ten years of full‑time paid public law enforcement experience, including two years as a Lieutenant with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO).

License Or Certificate

• A valid driver's license is required at the time of application and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
• A Nevada Management POST Certificate is required within one year of appointment.
• Required to maintain Basic POST Certificate as Category I Police Officer per NRS/NAC289 for continued employment in this classification.
• Required to complete POST continuing education requirements in accordance with NRS/NAC 289 for continued employment in this classification.
• Required to be Patrol Certified as defined in WCSO Policies and Procedures at the time of application for assignments in Operations.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Lead with accountability and a strong understanding of Sheriff’s Office operations.
• Coach, mentor, and develop lieutenants and other supervisors.
• Manage projects, establish priorities, and delegate effectively.
• Research issues, make informed decisions, and adapt to changing needs.
• Communicate clearly and build collaborative working relationships.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Supervisory Deputies Association (WCSSDA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Captain position.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.