Reserve Police Officer

Reserve OfficerThe City of Hayward invites applications for Reserve Officer. Final filing date: Continuous, Reserve officers work on a voluntary basis. Time requirements are a minimum of 16 hours per month. There are currently 25 openings for reserve officers.The Hayward Police Department is comprised of a staff of 197 full-time and 23 Reserve sworn personnel and 124 professional staff. The department supports a Community Policing philosophy and offers excellent promotional and special assignment opportunities. Reserve officers enjoy a minimum of 9 training days per year.Duties include a wide variety of law enforcement assignments, including but not limited to patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation, and radio communication. These require operating a patrol vehicle, arresting and citing violators of laws, writing reports, testifying in court and providing information to the public. Reserve officers that are interested in performing communication dispatch duties are invited to apply. Safety equipment is provided at no cost. A three-year commitment to the Reserve Bureau is desirable.Minimum QualificationsEntry and Lateral Experience and Education: Experience and Certification: No experience or POST certification for entry level, Level III Reserve Officer. Level II Reserve Officer must have a valid Level II POST certification, or be enrolled in Level II module. A Level I Reserve Officer must have a Basic POST Academy certificate, or be enrolled in the Level I module. Education: High school diploma or equivalent Licenses: Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Special Qualifications: Free of any felony convictions. A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (Government Code Para. 1031). Not less than 21 years of age at time of appointment. Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30. Must pass a background investigation. Must meet all Department medical, physical and psychological standards. Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Scheduled minimum 16 hours as mandated by POST.Supplemental InformationSelection Procedure: 1. Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application. 2. Pre-qualifying background questionnaire via Survey Monkey to determine the eligibility to advance in the process. 3. POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Exam, that candidates must receive a score of 46 or higher to advance in the process. 4. Physical Agility Test where all components of the event must be passed in order to continue to the next phase of the process. 5. Computer administered writing skills examination (different from the POST written examination) designed to evaluate your writing skills and abilities. 6. Oral Panel Interview where candidates will be interviewed by a qualifications appraisal panel to determine ranking on the Reserve Officer Eligibility List. 7. Those candidates ranking highest on the Reserve Officer Eligibility List, will be granted a selection interview where they will be interviewed by the Personnel and Training Administrator of the Hayward Police Department. 8. Those candidates deemed most highly qualified from the selection interview may be invited to interview with the Chief of Police. 9. Final selection and job offer is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive police background investigation, including personal history, prior job performance and activities that may negatively affect job performance, as well a medical examination and psychological examination. Applications: Candidates are encouraged to apply online at under the Current Vacancies tab or at City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A Certified Age Friendly Employer.BenefitsThis summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time City employees. As indicated in the 2025 Benefit Summary, some employee groups have different benefits based upon negotiated agreements. Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:Your choice of CalPERS Medical Plan (with generous employer contribution)CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members)Dental Insurance (plans available through Delta Dental or United Concordia)Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid LeavePaid HolidaysFlexible Spending AccountsTuition ReimbursementHealth and Wellness ReimbursementProfessional Development Reimbursement457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)Other Employee-Paid benefits include pet insurance and discount plans, pre-paid legal, etc.