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  • Police Sergeant

    Reno, Nevada United States CITY OF RENO, NV Full Time $118,227.20 - $150,883.20 Annually Dec 28, 2024
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    CITY OF RENO, NV

    If you BELIEVE in a healthy workplace where trust, mutual respect, communication, and providing an excellent level of service to our citizens is important, come join our team.  We are looking for people who share our values and want to be part of an organization that BELIEVES it’s our hardworking team members who make a difference in the services we provide to our City.  The City of Reno is an exciting & wonderful place to work whether you’re just starting out in your career or an experienced professional in your field.  Come build your career with the City of Reno.  We only accept applications for jobs currently posted.  Please contact Civil Service at CivilService@reno.gov for further information. The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.

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    Job Description

    Description

    This is an internal promotional opportunity for current City of Reno Police Officers who meet the minimum qualifications.

    Under general supervision, a Police Sergeant is responsible for supervisory police work of average difficulty, commanding or assisting in the command of a team or unit.

    The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

    *Note: The salary and benefits associated with this position are subject to change at any time.

    Examples of Essential Functions

    • Plan, coordinate, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of personnel on an assigned shift or in an assigned unit.
    • Participate in administration of the department's budget, as well as grant allocations; submit recommendations; monitor expenditures; participate in other administrative functions as assigned.
    • Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established departmental and City policies and procedures; participate in the development of policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing policies and procedures.
    • Conduct periodic staff (personnel inspections) and equipment inspections.
    • Act as a liaison with other outside agencies, the community, and between management and subordinate personnel.
    • Contact and coordinate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders, disaster preparedness, training, and information systems and police program management.
    • Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the community.
    • Anticipate libelous situations; reduce or eliminate civil exposure.
    • Answer questions from the community concerning local and state laws, procedures, and activities of the department; participate in community meetings, and give presentations when necessary or assigned.
    • Train and evaluate assigned personnel; provide training, guidance, and counseling to assigned personnel; complete employee performance evaluations as required; promote career development of staff.
    • Participate in all normal shift activities as assigned, including enforcing local and state laws, issuing citations, making arrests, administering first aid; responding to hazardous materials incidents and complete necessary forms at the time of appointment.
    • Prepare regular and special reports.
    • Coordinate and supervise special programs or projects as assigned.
    • May be assigned a variety of administrative duties related to background and internal affairs investigations.
    • Supervise and assist subordinates in follow-up investigations, including the gathering of evidence, questioning of witnesses, and apprehension of suspects.
    • Supervise and participate in the preparation of reports for various cases, including cases going to trial; prepare supplemental reports as required; appear in court to present evidence and testimony as required.
    • May coordinate the activities of sworn and civilian personnel in planning for and dealing with emergency and hazardous situations.
    • Other assigned activities by the Chief of Police, Assistant Chief, Captain or Police Lieutenant.
    • Enforces departmental and City policies and procedures within scope of authority.


    Minimum Qualifications

    The minimum qualifications of this position must be met by the date of examination (January 28, 2025) .
    Education: Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent.
    Experience: Five years as a confirmed Police Officer in the Reno Police Department.
    License: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

    Conditions of Employment: Candidates must be capable of meeting all physical requirements of the position at the time of promotion.

    Note: Candidates can receive points added on to their final score for attaching a copy of their completed Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Intermediate P.O.S.T. and Advanced P.O.S.T. Applicants must attach any of the four (4) documents just mentioned to their application by the closing date and time to receive points.

    Supplemental Information

    To apply:
    Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by January 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.

    If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.

    POLICE SERGEANT APPLICATION PREPARATION:
    Applicants should prepare their application completely in a professional manner. Applications must show a clear and progressive work history with correct employment dates and a brief description of the tasks performed. Include academic experience which should demonstrate courses of study, verifiable university/college credits successfully completed or degrees earned, and provide supervisory and law enforcement training relative to this position. You may attach a resume (but not in lieu of a fully completed application).

    Note: A maximum of one (1) bonus point will be added to the final passing grade for candidates who attach the required documentation to their application as follows:

    1/4 point for Intermediate P.O.S.T.
    1/4 point for Advanced P.O.S.T.
    1/4 point for Supervisor P.O.S.T.
    1/4 point for Associate's Degree*
    1/2 point for Bachelor's Degree

    *A maximum of 1/2 point will be awarded for degree attainment.

    Copies of certificates and/or degrees are required to be scanned or photographed and attached to your online application and submitted by the close of the recruitment (January 15, 2025 by 9:00 a.m. PT), to be eligible to receive the bonus credit.

    EXAMINATION PROCESS:
    Tentative written examination and assessment center dates:

    The written test is scheduled for January 28, 2025 . (Weight = 20% of final grade)

    Note: The 16 highest scoring candidates resulting from and passing the written examination will progress to the assessment center. Tied scores resulting in more than one candidate ranking in the 16th position will be re-ranked according to department seniority.

    Assessment exercises are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 3, 2025 (Weight = 80% of final grade).

    The scores of all assessment center exercises will be averaged together to create the candidates final score for the assessment center. Candidates must achieve an average final score of 70% or greater in order to pass the assessment center. A passing score is required on the assessment center in order to obtain a passing final grade for the entire examination process.

    NOTIFICATION:
    Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

    TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
    We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require accommodations due to a disability, we encourage you to inform the Chief Examiner by the closing date of this announcement. Your request will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

    EMPLOYEE/VETERAN PREFERENCE (In the Event of Tie Scores):
    On promotional examinations (Rule VIII, Section 9), in the event of tie scores resulting from final rating, including seniority points, a classified employee will be awarded veteran's preference and provided a rank preference if one (1) of the eligibles has submitted proof of honorable discharge from the military service. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application.

    SENIORITY POINTS:
    Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:
    The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

    Rule VIII - Promotion, Section 9. Seniority Credit.

    APPOINTMENT & CERTIFICATION:
    Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

    PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
    As the final step in the selection process, newly promoted employees serve a probationary period of fixed duration to show their ability to perform the work.

    QUESTIONS & UPDATES:
    Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov .

    The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.

    2025 Sergeant Reading List:
    Start with the Why? by Simon Sinek
    Extreme Ownership, How U.S. Navy SEALS Lead and Win, by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
    The Rights of Law Enforcement Officers, 8th edition. by Will Atchison (Chapter 4)
    City of Reno and Reno Police Protective Association Labor Agreement, 2024-2027
    The Reno Police Department’s PTO Basic Manual (pages 1 - 38 only)
    Reno Police Department General Orders-see list of 40 G.O.s
    Reno Police Department Executive Directives-see list of 17
    Reno Municipal Codes reference Nuisance Crimes

    List of General Orders
    E-250-04 Background Investigations P-320-05 Patrol Organization/Hazards/Calls for Service P-500-18 Body Worn Cameras T-425-20 Peer Support Program E-370-08 Brady Material Disclosure P-311-05 Police Vehicle Usage and Emergency Vehicle Operation P-130-05 Child Custody Disputes P-312-04 Prisoner Transport E-205-05 Code of Appearance E-400-18 Records Management P-340-05 Code of Conduct and Values and Ethics
    E-260-04 Resignation, Termination, Separation, and Recognition Upon Retirement
    P-620-21 Custodial Interrogations S-100-04 Respiratory Program S-230-04 Decoy Operations
    P-360-17 Sexual Assault/Child Sexual Abuse
    P-180-17 Domestic Violence Investigations
    E-390-14 Sleeping Quarters
    P-195-18 Emergency Response to Critical Incident
    E-700-19 Social Media
    E-170-04 Employee Involved Shooting or Incidents Resulting in Death or Life Threatening Injury
    S-220-04 Surveillance Operations
    E-120-18 Employee Recognition
    T-460-09 Temporary Duty Assignment
    S-150-04 Flying Armed/Commercial Air Extraditions
    P-415-20 Testing After Officer Involved Shooting or Officer Involved Incident Causing Substantial Bodily Harm or Death

    S-120-05 Gang Intelligence E-310-04 Tobacco Products
    E-190-17 General Orders, D.C. Directives and Training Bulletins P-380-17 Traffic Crash/Incidents Involving Government Employees
    P-625-21 Hazardous, Suspicious or Unknown Substances
    P-400-20 Use of Force
    P-230-04 Hospitalized Prisoners
    P-410-05 Vehicle Impounds
    S-240-05 Informants and Confidential Funds
    P-372-05 Vehicle Pursuits/Vehicle Intervention Techniques
    S-240-05 Informants and Confidential Funds
    S-250-04 Vice Investigations
    P-290-04 Missing Person
    P-630-23 Working Animals

    List of Executive Directives

    2023-I-09 Ballistic Armor
    2024-I-54 Court Pay Practices and Documentation 2023-I-25 Key Box and Patrol Car Plan 2024-I-57 Primary Duty Weapon Storage During Booking Process 2024-I-03 Updated Key Box Operations 2024-I-59 Bi-Lingual Testing Process - RPPA

    2024-I-08 361 Pay (Part time instructor pay court appearance/court standby)
    2024-I-67 Use of Narcan in Opioid Exposure Events & Reporting Protocols
    2024- I-19 Front Desk Security
    2024-I-41 Use of Symbols or Emblems

    2024-I-21Education Reimbursement and use of Travel/Training Time
    2024-I-5 Acting in Charge Pay Memo and Process
    2024-I-22Response to Behavioral/Suicidal Subjects
    2024-I-65 Courtroom Attire and testifying armed

    2024-I-39 Organization structure and organization chart
    2023-I-33 Proper disposal of drugs/narcotics

    2024-I-48 AC Directive - Shift Trade

    Please use this Health and Welfare Benefit Link to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.

    Closing Date/Time: 1/15/2025 9:00 AM Pacific
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