Security Officer - Silver Legacy

Lateral Police Officer

$72,508.80 - $ Annually

City of Reno, NV
Policing Department

Full‑Time Regular

755126L

Opening: 01/01/2026
Closing: (Not specified)

• Patrol assigned area on foot, vehicle or other transport; conduct checks for burglary and disturbances.
• Make arrests, escort prisoners, register and book arrest records.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports, respond to complaints, control crowds and cooperate with other law‑enforcement agencies.
• Enforce traffic/parking regulations, investigate accidents, provide first aid.
• Maintain community relations, assist in training of new recruits.
• Assist public with lost children/pets, motorist assistance, traffic hazard recommendations.
• Keep records, assist superiors, may act on their behalf.
• Attend training, may be called for emergency duties or to assist other emergency personnel.
• Investigate personal violence, theft, juvenile, missing persons, runaways, conduct interviews.
• Collect evidence, conduct crime‑scene work, surveillance, testify in court.
• Participate in undercover investigations (narcotics, gambling, vice, etc.).
• Determine juvenile case resolution, cooperate with social agencies and schools.
• Deliver speeches, lectures, demonstrations; maintain logs and act as training officer.
• Complete performance evaluations of recruit officers; perform related duties.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of patrol experience (may include probationary time) OR successful completion of the Northern Nevada Law Enforcement Academy (NNLEA).
• Valid Nevada Class C driver’s license at time of application and hire.
• NV POST Category 1 Certificate, or out‑of‑state POST Category 1 with Nevada reciprocity. Certificate must be in good standing.
• 21 years of age or older; U.S. citizen.
• Pass Nevada POST Physical Fitness Test per NAC 289.
• Non‑NV POST holders must pass online Reciprocity course and State Certification exam per NAC 289.
• Not resigned in lieu of termination or terminated for substantiated misconduct involving dishonesty.

Submit a complete online application to Reno City Jobs before the closing date. If a computer is not available, use City Hall computer kiosks, local libraries, or other approved venues.

Complete the supplemental questionnaire and required testing online at the time of application. Do not submit documents as attachments in lieu of completed online responses.

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other protected class under federal or state law.

• 13 paid holidays (including floating/birthday).
• 4% salary increase (effective 01/2023) and 4.5% increase (effective 07/2023).
• Vacation accrual: 4–8 hours per bi‑weekly pay period based on years of service.
• Sick leave: 5 hours per bi‑weekly pay period.
• City‑paid retirement contributions, deferred compensation match up to $20 per pay period.
• Longevity pay up to 12.5% over 5+ years of service.
• 100% medical insurance premium; 50% of dependent premium.
• 100% cost life insurance equal to one year’s base wage.
• Uniform allowance of $1,200/year; base uniforms and gear furnished by Department.

Employer:

City of Reno
Phone: (775) 334‑2223
Website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./jobs