Police Officer Recruit

About this role

<div style="text-align: center;"><em><u>Reno Police Department is Hiring Now!</u></em></div>&nbsp;<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>**Summer&nbsp;2026 Academy Update**</strong></div>The Reno Police Department is looking to fill 20+ positions at the upcoming Summer 2026 Academy, anticipated to begin in July&nbsp;2026. 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. <br><br>The Reno Police Department employs the best of our community. Successful candidates demonstrate the ability to live and work within our Reno Police Department <strong>CORE</strong> values. These <strong>CORE</strong> values are the heart of our Department: <strong>SERVICE, INTEGRITY, RESPECT,</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>FAIRNESS</strong>.<br>&nbsp;<br>Our Department is dedicated to providing <strong>service</strong> to our Community. We proactively respond to the changing needs of the community and department through open communication, accountability and professionalism. Employees must have <strong>integrity</strong>

Requirements

The following minimum qualifications must be met by applicants at the time of application:<br><br><ul type="disc"><li>Graduation from high school or equivalent such as a GED</li><li>A citizen of the United States of America</li><li>Possession of a valid driver's license</li><li>At least 20 years of age</li></ul><strong>Additional Screening:</strong><br>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