Reno, NV – The Reno Police Department will begin accepting applications for the position of Police Recruit from April 19, 2018, through 5:00 pm May 23, 2018.   

The minimum requirements for interested persons to apply are: 

• You must be a citizen of the United States by May 23, 2018
• You must be at least 21 years of age by May 23, 2018
• You must have a high school diploma or GED certificate by May 23, 2018

We are looking for a diverse pool of qualified applicants who have traits and characteristics to include treating everyone fairly, having a high level of integrity, respect for others, as well as a commitment to service. 

Upon selection, recruits will attend the Northern Nevada Law Enforcement Academy.  Recruits attending the academy will be paid as City of Reno employees and receive a beginning wage of approximately $56,217 per year, full time medical, dental and vision benefits after thirty days of employment.  The department will issue the majority of the equipment needed while in the academy. 

All those interested in a career with the Reno Police Department are encouraged to apply at the City of Reno’s website at www.reno.gov/jobs on April 19, 2018, as applications will not be accepted before that date. 

Interested applicants can also visit the Reno Police Departments website at http://www.renopd.com/Recruit for information on the recruitment process. 

The Reno Police Department is nationally recognized as a model for Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving, and we are committed to our community by being a model of policing excellence.  

For further information, please contact the Reno Police Department’s Recruiting Officer at (775) 334-2455 or by email at recruiter@reno.gov.  Interested applicants are also encouraged to visit the Reno Police Department Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram sites for recruitment updates and events. 

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