Reserve Police Officer Level II and I

Job Posting

The City of Montclair is offering a voluntary, part-time assignment assisting regular Police Officers in a full range of responsibilities, dependent upon level of training and departmental orientation. May work special "plain-clothes" assignments and other "paid-duty" details. May be assigned dispatcher or clerical duties.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, written communications, report writing, and record keeping. Ability to learn laws of arrest and pertinent local, state, and other laws and codes; learn use and care of automobiles, motorcycles, and small firearms; observe and have recall for names and faces, and judge situations and persons accurately; learn radio and dispatching systems; learn investigative techniques; work cooperatively with other employees and public; work effectively without supervision; and meet California Commission of Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) minimum standards. Education/Licensees/Other: Graduation from high school or GED; height and weight proportional; normal hearing; valid California driver's license; and United States citizenship required. Completion of the following California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) courses are required:

• Level II - Completion of Level II Reserve Officer
• Level I - Completion of Level I Reserve Officer, Basic Police Academy, or currently enrolled in a Basic Police Academy (must have completed the academy prior to appointment to the position)

Selection process includes uploading of current POST Basic Academy, Level I, and/or Level II Reserve Officer course completion certificate(s), structured oral interview, background investigation, psychological examination, medical examination, polygraph evaluation, and final appointments made by the City Manager upon the recommendation of the Police Chief.

The City of Montclair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is not eligible for benefits.