CAPTAIN - SHERIFF'S OFFICE (DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL ONLY) bei Washoe County, NV

About the Department

Under general direction, manages one or more units of a Bureau with responsibility for programs, budget, staff assignments and personnel issues; and performs related work as assigned.

This is a DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL only recruitment being conducted to create a list for future 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 Captain 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 https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php

Position Duties

Ten years of full-time paid public law enforcement experience, including one year as a Lieutenant 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.

• A Nevada Management P.O.S.T. Certificate is required within one year of appointment.

• Required to maintain Basic P.O.S.T Certificate as Category I Police Officer per NRS/NAC289 for continued employment in this classification.

• Required to complete P.O.S.T 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

• Coach, mentor and train staff
• Be accountable and adaptable
• Have effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Have experience in Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Operations

Minimum Qualifications

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Supervisory Deputies Association (WCSSDA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Captain 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.

Other Qualifications

1. 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.

2. If you have met the minimum requirements, you will receive an additional email inviting you to attend the Captain Assessment Center.

The tentative date for the Assessment Center is the week of January 5, 2026. The exact day and time for the Assessment Center will be sent with your invitation.

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 Captain with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.

3. After the exam is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results.  If you pass the examination, you will receive your score and rank.

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 [email protected].

If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link: https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/faq/online/appprocess.php

Questions:

Alicia Agrella

[email protected]

775-328-6383

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.