What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Lieutenant position at City of Reno, NV?
Description
Under general supervision, Police Lieutenants are responsible for supervisory police work of average difficulty, managing or assisting in the management of a section or shift; and performs related work as required.
Note: The salary and benefits associated with this position are subject to change at any time.
Examples of Essential Functions
- Establishes, communicates and supports the Department's vision, goals, guiding principles and core values while creating long term sustainability.
- Provides support to executive leadership and participate as an integral member of command staff.
- Remains engaged and informed on current organizational and community matters.
- Oversees the operation of shift, section, division or unit of the police department.
- Ensures policy and procedures are followed while analyzing and recommending procedural/policy revisions.
- Emphasizes teamwork. Facilitates a positive intra-departmental relationship with all Divisions within the Reno Police Department and promotes communication.
- Promotes and develops collaboration and working relationships with other city departments and other agencies.
- Promotes problem-solving efforts based on Intelligence-Led Policing and Community Oriented Policing strategies which reduce and prevent crime.
- Makes field observations, monitors performance and, if needed, assumes command of police activities at the scene of major crimes or emergencies.
- Creates enthusiasm while encouraging innovation and problem solving efforts, allowing employees to work together toward a common goal.
- Ensures employees have the resources needed to accomplish their goals.
- Mentors and trains subordinates for continued development within the organization
- Practices effective communications with community stakeholders.
- Ensures regular inspections of equipment are completed.
- Evaluates performance of assigned employees.
- Identifies and addresses risk management incidents and fiscal accountability.
- Performs collateral duties as assigned.
- Interprets departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Practices effective communications with the media.
- Monitors budget, impacts to budget and assists in budget preparation.
- Performs additional duties and/or take on additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Serves as a member or advisor to departmental or community boards as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications of the position must be met by the date of examination (January 12, 2026).
Education/Training:
- An Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with college level course work in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, or a related field to the position
- 60 semester or 90 quarter college credits from an accredited college or university with college level coursework in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, or a related field to the position
- Nevada Peace Officers' Standards and Training (POST) Advanced Certificate
- Nevada Peace Officers’ Standards and Training (POST) Supervisor Certificate - Preferred
Note: An unofficial copy of your transcripts detailing your Associate Degree conferred or 60 semester/90 quarter college credits earned or a copy of your Police Officers' Standards and Training (POST) Advanced Certificate or Nevada Peace Officers’ Standards and Training (POST) Supervisor Certificate must be attached to your online application or submitted to the Office of the Civil Service Commission by the closing date and time. No postmarks will be accepted.
Experience:
Three consecutive years as a current Police Sergeant in the Reno Police Department.
License:
Valid Nevada driver's license
Conditions of Employment: Candidates must be capable of meeting all physical requirements of the position at the time of promotion.
Supplemental Information
To apply:
You must submit your completed application and attachments at www.reno.gov/jobs by 5:00 p.m. on November 3, 2025. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: computers available at the Reno Police Department, the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or the 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. If for any reason, you are unable to complete and submit the required application by the deadline, you must contact Civil Service by phone (leave a message if after hours) or email prior to the deadline regarding the problem.
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). Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Examination Process:
The examination process for this recruitment will consist of an assessment center to include a variety of job related exercises weighted at 100% of the final grade.
The Assessment Center is scheduled for the week of January 12, 2026.
Each candidate will be scheduled on only one of the testing dates.
The scores of all assessment center exercises will be averaged together to create the candidate's final score for the assessment center. Candidates must achieve an average final score of 70% or greater in order to pass the assessment center.
Notification:
Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified.
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.
Contact and Demographic Information:
Applicants are responsible for keeping the Reno Civil Service Commission informed of all contact phone, email and mailing changes. Rule XV, Section 2.
Employee/Veteran Preference (In the Event of Tie Scores):
If two or more employees earn the same final score (including seniority points), veterans’ preference will be applied if any of the tied employees have submitted proof of an honorable military discharge. This preference is only used to break ties. If a tie still remains, it will be broken based on seniority in the current classification. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.
Employees of the City of Reno Police Department shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:
Grade to be ranked will include seniority points that will be added to the final grade of the assessment exercises. 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. 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 current certification rule in effect at the time a request is received by the Civil Service Commission will be used to refer names. 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 cshelp@reno.gov or (775) 334-2223.
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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