Part-Time Police Reserve Officer

Mifop; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Livonia Police Department in Livonia, MI, is seeking a Part-Time Police Reserve Officer to assist with traffic and crowd control at civic events and school functions. You will observe situations, report needs for police attention, and communicate clearly via radio.

A valid license, color vision, and 21+ age are required. Hours are sporadic and assigned as needed by the department; prior academy or volunteer program participation is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess and maintain a valid MV or CDL license and have a good driving record.
• Must meet hearing and vision requirements, including color vision.
• Ability to follow departmental policy and perform calmly under stress.
• Ability to work well with the public and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Assist at civic events and school functions with traffic and crowd control.
• Observe and report situations needing police attention.
• Interact with the public via radio and maintain communication.
• Operate vehicles safely and participate in various patrol duties as needed.

Skills

Public interaction

Radio communication

Calm under stress

Emergency response

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver's license (MV or CDL)

Job description

Police officer · Posted Apr 16, 2026# Part-Time Police Reserve Officer**Livonia Police Department**Livonia, MIMetro DetroitPay$17.48/hr$17.48 HourlyClosesNot statedOpenBonusNone statedLateralsNot stated## In the posting's wordsThe sentences our figures come from.Be a minimum of 21 years of ageHave a high school diploma or a valid equivalency certificate## The postingFrom GovernmentJobs.com · read Oct 19, 2026 · originalAn employee in this classification is assigned, under the direction of the Lieutenant in charge of the Community Service Bureau, Uniform Section of the Police Division of the Department of Public Safety and performs under close supervision by Police personnel. Hours are sporadic in nature and subject to the needs of the department.Duties at civic events and school functions include traffic and crowd control for the purpose of assisting police officers, primarily by observing and reporting situations that are in need of police attention. Communication skills are necessary to properly interact with the public as well as communicate via radio. This position requires the ability to safely handle and operate motor vehicles and firearms. In rare and extraordinary circumstances, an employee in this classification may become involved in confrontations requiring strenuous physical exertion.At the time of application, an applicant mustBe a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States, and;Have a high school diploma or a valid equivalency certificate; andBe a minimum of 21 years of age; andPossess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or commercial driver's license and have an acceptable driving record; andPossess acceptable hearing and visual functions, including normal color vision, and be free from any physical defects, chronic diseases, organic diseases, organic or functional conditions, or mental or emotional instabilities which would impair performance, endanger the lives of others or of the individual employee; andHave completed a City of Livonia Citizen's Police academy or City of Livonia Police Volunteer Program preferred.**NOTE:** While it is preferred that applicants will have participated in the City of Livonia Citizen's Police Academy or the City of Livonia Police Volunteer Program, it is not required. All qualified candidates will be considered with or without their participation in these programs.* Ability to follow departmental policy* Ability to function calmly and efficiently under conditions of great stress* Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with other employees and to deal tactfully with the public* Ability to react quickly in emergency situations and to exercise good judgment