Salary: $160,971.20 - $177,465.60 Annually
Location : Reno, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position InformationUnder direction, manages the daily operation of a subdivision or program in the Sheriff's Office, which includes implementing, monitoring and evaluating goals, objectives, procedures, standards, staff utilization and costs; and performs related work as assigned.
This is a
DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL only recruitment being conducted to create a list for future or current vacancies. Only those applicants currently working in the Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) in the classified service for at least six months are eligible to apply. Unclassified Appointees are not eligible for this promotional exam.
Note: the current list for Lieutenant will remain in effect until a new list is established from this recruitment. 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.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at
Minimum QualificationsSeven years of full-time paid public law enforcement experience, including two years as a Sergeant with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO).
License Or Certificate- 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 Advanced 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.
- Required to be Patrol Certified as defined in WCSO Policies and Procedures at the time of application for assignments in Operations.
The Ideal Candidate Will- Lead, support, and hold staff accountable.
- Take initiative to learn and understand their assigned operations, policies, and processes.
- Exercise sound judgment in managing personnel and operational challenges.
- Communicate effectively, keep others informed, and work collaboratively.
- Be resourceful, adaptable, and committed to continued growth.
Conditions of EmploymentThe Washoe County Sheriff's Supervisory Deputies Association (WCSSDA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Lieutenant position.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
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 Happens Next1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications. Written appeals should be submitted via email to the assigned Human Resources Business Partner using the contact information listed on this job announcement.
2. If you have met the minimum requirements, you will receive an additional email inviting you to attend the Lieutenant Assessment Center.
The tentative date for the Assessment Center is the week of January 25, 2027.
The Assessment Center will consist of a variety of assessment exercises designed to allow candidates the opportunity to demonstrate, under standardized conditions, the entry level knowledge, skills and abilities most essential for success as a Lieutenant with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.
3. After the Assessment Center is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results. If you pass, you will receive your score and rank on the eligible list.
4. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and select:
- "Applications" to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment.
- "Inbox" to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment
- "Account" to update your contact information. Please note to update your phone number on previously submitted applications you must contact
If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link:
Questions:
Alicia Agrella
aagrella@washoecounty.gov
775-328-6383
- Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.
- Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link -
- Deferred Compensation plans available
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Accrual (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
- Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
- Longevity Pay
- Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification's maximum salary is reached.
- Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for 2017-2026 have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%
- There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)
- Nevada does not have state or local income tax*
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Human Resources evaluates your eligibility for the position by assessing the minimum qualifications based on the experience you describe in your application. A resume cannot be substituted for a complete application, and writing "See Attached Resume" is not acceptable. To be considered, you must thoroughly document your qualifying education and experience in the designated sections of the application, including: the "Education" section; the "Work Experience" section; and the "Certificates and Licenses" section (when applicable). For each job listed, provide a detailed and specific list of duties. These responsibilities will be carefully reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum requirements of the position. Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate they meet these qualifications or who submit a blank or incomplete application may not be considered for employment. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.
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In order to be considered for this recruitment, I understand I must be a current employee of the hiring department who has been in a classified status for a minimum of six months. I certify that I meet this requirement and have included my Personnel Number on my application.
- Yes - I certify that I meet this requirement and have included my Personnel Number on my application.
- No - I certify that I DO NOT meet this requirement.
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Possession of a Nevada Advanced POST Certificate is required at the time of application for this position. Certify whether you have a current Nevada Advanced POST certificate below:
- Yes - I certify that I have a current Nevada Advanced POST certificate and have attached a copy with my application.
- No - I certify that I DO NOT have a current Nevada Advanced POST certificate.
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