Part-Time Reserve Police Officer (Level I)

Costa Mesa Police Department; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Costa Mesa Police Department is recruiting part-time Reserve Police Officer (Level I) candidates. This position is not for entry-level Police Recruit, Academy Graduate Officers, or Lateral Police Officers.

Applications must include a California POST Reserve Academy Certificate (Level I) or a current CA POST Basic Police Academy Certificate (non-expired). Applicants proceed through a multi-step process including online submission, a qualifying written exam, the PAT, and an oral interview.

Qualifications

• Requires California POST Reserve Academy Certificate (Level I) or CA POST Basic Police Academy Certificate (non-expired).
• Candidates must attach the POST certificate to the online application.
• This is a part-time Reserve Police Officer (Level I) position, not entry-level or lateral roles.

Responsibilities

• Submit online application with complete education and experience information.
• Complete steps 1–4 of the selection process: written exam, Physical Agility Test, oral interview.
• Maintain eligibility on the City’s roster after passing all steps.

Skills

Reserve duties

Attention to detail

Education

California POST Reserve Academy Certificate (Level I)

CA POST Basic Police Academy Certificate

Job description

Costa Mesa Police Department is recruiting part-time Reserve Police Officer (Level I) candidates. This position is not for entry-level Police Recruit, Academy Graduate Officers, or Lateral Police Officers.

Applications must include a California POST Reserve Academy Certificate (Level I) or a current CA POST Basic Police Academy Certificate (non-expired). Applicants proceed through a multi-step process including online submission, a qualifying written exam, the PAT, and an oral interview.