What Sparks PD pays
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$101,213
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 2 of 4 Reno Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Sparks PD
Police Officer - POST
Sparks, NVContinuous$75,296startingPolice Officer - Recruit
Sparks, NVContinuous$71,531starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsCandidates eligible for reciprocity must complete the Nevada reciprocity training course, including the Physical Fitness Test and State Certification exam within specified timelines and in accordance with NAC 289.200.
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How Sparks PD compares nearby
All 11 Reno Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Sparks | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparks PD | Hiring | $71,531 | — | None | |
| Washoe County Sheriff | Hiring | $56,493 | −$15,038 | None | |
| Storey County Sheriff | Hiring | $63,521 | −$8,010 | None | |
| Carson City County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Douglas County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Yerington PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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