Police Officer Recruit

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Reno is seeking candidates for the Reno Police Department’s Summer 2026 Academy, with 20+ Police Recruit/Officer positions anticipated to begin in July 2026. Civil Service will review applications as they are received, and applicants must submit a City of Reno employment application with all required documentation and pass all testing with a passing score.

Selected candidates will undergo a background investigation to verify statements on the application.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent such as a GED.
• A citizen of the United States of America.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• At least 20 years of age.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Reno Police Department is Hiring Now!

Summer2026 Academy Update

The Reno Police Department is looking to fill 20+ positions at the upcoming Summer 2026 Academy, anticipated to begin in July2026. Civil Service will begin reviewing applications as they are received. To be considered, candidates must complete a City of Reno employment application with all required documentation and successfully complete all testing with a passing score.

The Reno Police Department employs the best of our community. Successful candidates demonstrate the ability to live and work within our Reno Police Department CORE values. These CORE values are the heart of our Department: SERVICE, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, andFAIRNESS.

Our Department is dedicated to providing service to our Community. We proactively respond to the changing needs of the community and department through open communication, accountability and professionalism. Employees must have integrity

• Graduation from high school or equivalent such as a GED
• A citizen of the United States of America
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• At least 20 years of age

Additional Screening:

A background investigation will be conducted in order to verify the accuracy and completeness of statements contained on the application and to obtain information relative to predicting successful performance as a Police Recruit/Officer. Those individuals whose rank places them in the range to be certified to the department will be provided with a background information packet. This initial packet must be completed within the time period spe