LEVEL 1 - Police Reserve Officer

Reserve Police Officer

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 include a copy of a current resume, a copy of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate, and a copy of a cover letter.

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 include operating and using a 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 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 includes a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record, a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited police academy, possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate, and level 1 reserve status. Desirable experience and training includes two years of college with major course work in police science or some other suitable combination of experience and education.

Benefits

Deferred compensation (retirement plan) includes the city contributing (3.75%) of your gross salary and withholding (3.75%) of your gross salary per pay period for a 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 includes accruing 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) is a voluntary and confidential service to employees who need help managing personal difficulties or life challenges. Health benefits are not eligible for part-time positions.