Reserve Police Officer

Law Enforcement OfficerUnder general supervision performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes, to conduct and participate in general investigation of crimes, accidents, and cases, to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulation to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department and performs other related law enforcement activities as required.Works on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct, operates a police vehicle, police radio, radar gun, handgun, taser gun, side handle baton, handcuffs, breathalyzer, first aid equipment and any other specially assigned equipment, works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance, maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent, carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations and to otherwise serve and protect, responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action, interrogates suspects, interviews witnesses and drivers, preserves evidence, arrests violators, investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents, summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles, takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene, conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift, seeks out and questions victim, witnesses and suspects, develops leads and tips, searches scene of crime for clues, analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders, prepares a variety of reports and records including officer's Daily Log, reports of investigation, field interrogation report, alcohol reports, influence reports, breathalyzer check list, vehicle impoundment form, traffic hazard report, etc.Undertakes community oriented police work, and assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, traffic safety, etc. Participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits, obtaining evidences and compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities, conducts patrol activities including directing traffic, investigation of reported or observed violations of law, and conducting patrol activities, coordinates activities with other officers or other City departments as needed, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about department activities, maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities, maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police operating activities, must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits, performs Community Oriented Policing and other related duties as required.Typical QualificationsEMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:Knowledge of: Applicable laws; Modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment. Federal, State and local laws and regulations regarding civil, criminal and traffic violations. Conduct of law enforcement operations including arrest, search, seizure incarceration interrogation, investigation and use of force. Appropriate instantaneous responses to life-threatening and otherwise volatile law enforcement situations. Safe and appropriate use of firearms and other weapons; Public relations and conduct.Ability to: Read and write the English language. Learn the ordinances, department rules and regulations. Perform work requiring good physical condition. Accurately aim and fire a weapon. Stabilize crime scenes and other disorderly or dangerous situations using the least inflammatory methods available. Write thorough reports of incidents and investigations. Communicate tactfully and effectively orally and in writing with the full range of persons that may be contacted in the course of performing assigned duties. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions. Follow verbal and written instructions. Operate and maintain, in proper operating condition, a police patrol car, assigned weapons, and other specially assigned equipment. Learn the City's streets, buildings and geography.Licenses/Certificates: Certificate of completion from either Basic Academy or successful Completion of Modules I, II & III. Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license issued by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles.Education/Experience/Training: Any combination of education, experience, and training which would likely provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be: Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth grade and satisfactory completion of the California Peace Officers Standards Training. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is desirable.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONSThe employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be a non-user of tobacco and shall be required to sign a statement affirming that, as a condition of continued employment, employee shall refrain from using tobacco.The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; with explosives; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.Position starts at $25/hour, after successful completion of field training hourly rate is $37.46/hour. Within one year of employment, employee must reside within a 40 mile radius of the City limits.The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.BenefitsThis position is not eligible for benefits.