LEVEL 1 - Police Reserve Officer

Salary: $32.77 - $39.84 Hourly
Location : Los Alamitos Police Department
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2025-22
Department: Police
Opening Date: 12/10/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


Description
APPLICATION FILING INFORMATION: This application period for this recruitment is Open Until Filled.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early as applicants who apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. Please note that the application filing period may close at any time, without notice, once a sufficient number of applications have been received for this recruitment.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS :

• A copy of a current Resume is required to be attached to complete your On-Line application for this position.
• A copy of a Valid P.OS.T. Basic Certificate is required to be attached to complete your On-Line application for this position.
• A copy of a Cover Letter is required to be attached to complete your On-Line application for this position.

P OSITION:
A Reserve Police Officer is a sworn position that functions as a part-time Police Officer. Reserve Officers work under the direction of a regular full-time officer or a supervisory depending on their assignment and/or Reserve classification.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Reserve Police Officer is required to operate and use the following equipment: Patrol Vehicle, Police Radio, Firearm, Handcuffs, Baton and Computer Keyboard. The Reserve Police Officer must be able to communicate verbally and in writing and engage in physical activity such as lifting, carrying or dragging heavy persons or objects, climbing or jumping over obstacles, and running.
The Reserve Police Officer is required to enforce local, State and National laws; patrol the City; provide first aid; respond to citizen-reported incidents; conduct interviews at scenes of accidents; conduct crime scene investigations; arrest and detain persons; book evidence; make reports of incidents to direct supervisor; control traffic; investigate reported crimes, both at the scene and follow-up; and appear in court as a witness for the City.

Typical Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of police activities and procedures; ability and maturity to deal effectively with the public; ability to prepare clear and accurate reports and present them verbally when required; and ability to qualify with a handgun.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited Police Academy.
• Possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.
• Level 1 Reserve Status

DESIREABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Two years of college with major course work in Police Science or some other suitable combination of experience and education.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION (Retirement Plan)
The City contributes (3.75%) of your gross salary and withholds (3.75%) of your gross salary per pay period for total of (7.5%) of your salary that is deposited into a tax-deferred retirement savings plan that can be withdrawn and used upon separation from the City or saved and invested towards future retirement.
PAID SICK LEAVE


After (30) days of employment, will accrue one (1) hour of sick leave for every (30) hours worked, and you can use up to (40) hours or (5 days) of paid sick leave in one year.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

EAP is a voluntary and confidential service to employees who need help managing personal difficulties or life challenges.
HEALTH BENEFITS

Please note that part-time positions are not eligible for City-paid health benefits (i.e. medical, dental, vision, life insurance).

Part-time employment with the City is At-Will and is based on continued program needs. No guarantees are made related to hours.
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A copy of a current Resume is required to complete the on-line application for the position of Police Reserve Officer. Did you attach your Resume?

• Yes
• No

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A copy of your Valid P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate is required to complete the on-line application for the position of Police Reserve Officer. Did you attach your Valid P.O.ST. Basic Certificate?

• Yes
• No

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A Cover Letter is required to complete the on-line application for the position of Police Reserve Officer. Did you attach your Cover Letter?

• Yes
• No

Required Question