**Promotional Opportunity**
**This is an internal recruitment only for current qualified classified City of Reno Employees**
The ideal candidate in this position will be an experienced police records management professional who excels at leading teams, overseeing complex police records operations, and ensuring the accuracy, security, and accessibility of critical information. They will be a strong collaborator, skilled in coordinating with internal divisions and outside agencies, and will provide thoughtful, high-level administrative support to the Chief of Police.
We currently have one vacancy in the Reno Police Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.
This is an internal recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees.
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.
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.- Assume management responsibility for the services and activities of the Records Division including the provision of records management and identification services and operations.
- Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
- Analyze the data needs for records management operations; formulate short and long range plans; direct the design or conversion of information processing systems to meet new requirements.
- Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
- Direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for Records Division services; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
- Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for records and identification staff; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
- Select, train, motivate, and evaluate Records Division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
- Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Division's annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
- Serve as the liaison for the Records Division with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
- Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Provide responsible staff assistance to the Chief of Police; conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to records and identification programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of law enforcement records management; incorporate new developments as appropriate.
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Perform related duties as required.
The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.
Combinations of relevant work experience and education that are equivalent to the following are acceptable.*
Education/Training:Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by college level course work in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
*A year of additional relevant work experience will substitute for college level course work requirement.
Experience:Seven years of increasingly responsible police records management experience, including two years of administrative and supervisory experience.
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Four years (120 semester/180 quarter hours) of college-level coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field will substitute for two years of the required relevant work experience. License or Certificate:Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid NCIC certification for entry and inquiry of warrants into the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the Nevada State Criminal Justice Information Center (NCJIS).
**Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.**
To Apply:
Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by January 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to submit an online application include: Reno City Hall 2nd-floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities.
If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.
Examination Process:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of online assessments, which include a Cognitive Abilities Test and an Employee Personality Profile, along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows:
Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 70%
Cognitive Abilities Test = 30%
Employee Personality Profile = Informational purposes only
Online Assessment Details:
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online assessments once the recruitment has closed. These tests will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete them online at their convenience during the designated testing window.
The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on January 12, 2026. Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. All assessments must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process.
Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:
The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.
- Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
- Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
- In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
- Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
- "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
- Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
- TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.
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.
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Testing Accommodation:
We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing the Accommodation Request Form by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.
Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:
Open Competitive Examination (Rule VII, Section 7):
In the event of tie scores, candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:
- City of Reno classified employees who are veterans
- City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans
- City of Reno non-classified employees and external candidates who are veterans
This preference is only used to break ties. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.
Promotional Examinations (Rule VIII, Section 7):
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.
Seniority Points:
Seniority Credit (Rule VIII, Section 9):
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.
Appointment and 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.
Questions and 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.