LEVEL 1 - Police Reserve Officer

Los Alamitos, City of (CA); Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Alamitos, City of (CA) seeks a Reserve Police Officer to serve as a part-time sworn officer under supervision. The role involves enforcing laws, patrolling the city, responding to incidents, providing first aid, and making court appearances.

Qualified candidates will have a California driver’s license, a high school diploma or equivalent, Police Academy graduation, a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate, and Level 1 Reserve Status. Two years of college is desirable.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Enforce local, State and National laws; patrol the City; provide first aid; respond to incidents.
• arrest and detain persons; book evidence; create reports for supervisor.
• conduct crime scene investigations; appear in court as a witness.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Handgun qualification

Public interaction

Law enforcement procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from Police Academy

P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate

Level 1 Reserve Status

California driver's license

Job description

Position:

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.

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.

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

Desirable Experience and Training:

Two years of college with major course work in Police Science or some other suitable combination of experience and education.