Sergeant - Sheriff'S Office (Department Promotional Only)

Washoe County • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, schedules, coordinates and supervises personnel assigned to a shift or unit; conducts training; performs the more difficult work in a specialized area; and performs related work as assigned. This is a Department Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill future full-time vacancies in the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). Only those applicants currently working in the WCSO in the classified service for at least six months are eligible to apply. Unclassified Deputy Sheriff Appointees are not eligible for this promotional exam. The appointing authority has the right to select any eligible candidate from the qualifying list based on the Merit principles and processes and the operational needs of the agency.

Requirements

• Four years of full-time paid public law enforcement experience, including three years as a Deputy Sheriff with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO)
• A valid driver's license is required at the time of application and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification
• Possession of a Nevada Intermediate POST Certificate is required at the time of application
• Required to maintain Basic POST Certificate as Category I Police Officer per NRS/NAC 289 for continued employment in this classification
• Required to complete POST continuing education requirements in accordance with NRS/NAC 289 for continued employment in this classification
• Successful completion of the Detention Training Program is required at the time of application
• Required to be Patrol Certified as defined in WCSO Policies and Procedures at the time of application for assignments in Operations

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and lead by example rather than simply supervise; coach, mentor, and train staff
• Sound judgment and decisiveness, with the ability to assess situations, recognize the bigger picture, and make timely, informed decisions consistent with Sheriff's Office policies and procedures
• Accountable and adaptable
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in Washoe County Sheriff's Office Operations

Responsibilities

• Schedules, coordinates and supervises personnel assigned to a shift or unit
• Conducts training
• Performs the more difficult work in a specialized area
• Performs related work as assigned

Benefits

• Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed