Reserve Police Officer

Job Title

To perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department.

Essential Functions

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; maintain awareness of and remain alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; issue warnings and citations.
2. Respond to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints including those involving crime victims, traffic hazards, automobile accidents, stray animal reports, misdemeanors and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, property control, civil complaints, and related incidents.
3. Conduct investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed; determine what, if any crime has been committed; identify, collect, preserve, process, photograph and book evidence; locate and interview victims and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects.
4. Search suspects, vehicles, residences and buildings for evidence, contra band and lost or missing people.
5. Serve search and arrest warrants; make arrests for crimes committed under federal, state and local laws and codes; control and mitigate people under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
6. Perform booking procedures for new prisoners; transport prisoners to county jail as requested by court order.
7. Process and store evidence and property found at various crime scenes; maintain records and enter data into computer.
8. Serve as liaison and public relations officer for the assigned area; establish and preserve good relationships with the general public; may develop reliable informants and provide intelligence information to divisional and/or departmental personnel.
9. Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; may respond to requests for assistance from agencies outside the City for mutual aid in the suppression of civil disturbances, apprehension of criminals, or other related requests.
10. Prepare a variety of reports including those on activities, operations, arrests made, and unusual incidents observed; prepare investigative reports and case information.
11. Testify in juvenile and civil courts and DMV hearings; prepare and process court reports.
12. Respond to questions, concerns, and requests for service from the general public; answer questions from the public concerning local and state laws, procedures, and activities of the department; provide information as appropriate and resolve complaints.
13. Direct and control traffic, crowds, bicyclists, skateboarders and parade congestion during special events or other emergency situations.
14. Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License as issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles; P.O.S.T Certificate at a Level required for the position.
• Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Experience: None required.
• Training Options:

1. Level III Reserve: Successful completion of Module III from an approved California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy Course (Penal Code sections 830.6 (a)(1) and 832.6 (a)(3);
2. Level II Reserve: Successful completion of Module III and II from an approved California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy Course (Penal Code sections 830.6 (a)(1) and 832.6 (a)(2);
3. Level I Reserve: Successful completion of Modules III, II and I from an approved California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy Course (Penal Code sections 830.6 (a)(1) and 832.6 (a)(2); OR Satisfactory completion of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved California Peace Officer Academy OR Successful completion of the California Basic Course Equivalency Examinations administered by the State of California commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).

Peace Officer Status Requirements

Must meet Peace Officer Status Requirements pursuant to California State penal and government codes, including but not limited to:

1. Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
2. Be at least 18 years of age.
3. Not have been convicted of a felony.
4. Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose a criminal record.
5. Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
6. Be a high school graduate, or pass the GED, or pass the CA High School Equivalency Exam, or have attained a two-year, four-year or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
7. Be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of powers of a peace officer.

Ability To

Read, understand and apply departmental policies, rules, instructions, law and ordinances and general literature pertaining to law enforcement activities; analyze situations accurately and adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action, give due regard to the surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation; demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory; secure information from witnesses and suspects; make independent decisions while working in the field, write clear and comprehensive reports; understand and carry out oral and written directions; learn the use and care of firearms; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the general public; meet and maintain standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility; work under physical and mental pressure in potentially hazardous situations.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.