Police Captain: Division Leader & Strategic Ops

Reno Police Department; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Reno Police Department is promoting from within for the position of Police Captain. This internal opportunity requires current Lieutenants to meet minimum qualifications and be actively employed with the Reno Police Department through appointment.

The role oversees a major division, directing, managing, and coordinating activities with other divisions and external agencies, including community and public interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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 Standards and Training (POST) Supervisor Certificate or Management Certificate will satisfy the education requirement.
• Unofficial transcripts detailing degree conferred or credits earned must be attached to the application or submitted by the closing date.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 120 semester credits including 30 in criminal justice/public administration/business administration or related field

Job description

The Reno Police Department is promoting from within for the position of Police Captain. This internal opportunity requires current Lieutenants to meet minimum qualifications and be actively employed with the Reno Police Department through appointment.

The role oversees a major division, directing, managing, and coordinating activities with other divisions and external agencies, including community and public interactions.