Police Reserve Officer - Level I

West Covina Police Department; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

West Covina Police Department seeks a part-time Reserve Officer to support patrol, investigations and special assignments. The position is at-will and limited to twenty hours per week, with duties assigned by the Chief of Police or a designee.

Incumbents must meet POST Level I requirements and pass background and medical exams. Responsibilities include traffic enforcement, incident reporting, and courtroom testimony as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Active POST Level I certification required.
• Ability to testify in court.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Pass background and medical examinations including psychological evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned beat to prevent crime and enforce laws.
• Issue traffic citations and warnings.
• Respond to emergencies and dispatched instructions; attend scenes as needed.
• Prepare reports on arrests, incidents, and property damage.
• Direct traffic and handle private/public disputes to maintain order.
• Attend training meetings and range qualifications.

Skills

Testify in court

Education

High School diploma or GED

POST Level I certification

Tools

California Driver's License

Job description

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, performs law enforcement duties through assignment to patrol, motorcycle, investigation or other special assignments. This is a part‑time position, serving at the pleasure and directive of the Chief of Police or a designee.

Distinguishing Duties:

• Incumbents within the Police Reserve Officer classification are distinguished from Police Officer in the former are at‑will employees, limited to 20 hours per week and adhere to the command structure within the reserve police unit.
• the variation within the different three levels depends on the nature and complexity of assignments, as determined by the Chief of Police or a designee.
• Additionally, incumbents in both Levels II and III require immediate supervisions from a peace officer who completed the POST Regular Basic Course, with Level III confirming to technical duties in nature.
• Patrols an assigned beat in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations.
• Issues traffic citations and warnings.
• Responds to dispatched radio messages or telephone instructions and appears at the scenes of emergencies, investigations, calls for public assistance, disorder or crimes.
• Notes and reports traffic hazards, and investigates and prepares reports on accidents, offenses, and damages to property.
• Makes arrests for violations of various laws.
• Prepares reports on arrests and other activities.
• Impounds vehicles and other property.
• Directs traffic and intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order.
• Appears in court when requested as related to on-duty events.
• Transports prisoners in vehicles.
• Investigates complaints from citizens.
• Interrogates suspicious persons and obtains information relating to situations, complaints or case investigations.
• Makes routine patrols of business and residential areas.
• May occasionally be called upon to relieve a superior officer and act for him/her.
• Conducts background investigation.
• May perform.
• Attends monthly training meetings and bi‑monthly range qualifications.
• Performs security duties at various City sponsored meetings and events.
• Serves subpoena.
• Performs other related police and administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School graduation, equivalent or higher
• Active P.O.S.T. certification as follows:
• Level I - Successful completion of the POST Regular Basic Course, as specified in the POST Reserve Officer Minimum Standards
• Minimum Standards or appointment within three years of the date of last service as a Level I Reserve Peace Officer
• Ability to testify in court

Certification, License and Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class "C" Driver's License
• Must be twenty‑one (21) years of age at time of appointment
• Pass all required background and medical examinations, including psychological evaluation

Working conditions:

Must be able to physically restrain and control combative individuals; run, climb, stoop, bend and reach; work in varied weather conditions; and work shifts (both days and nights as assigned).

Physical standards:

Upon offer of employment must pass comprehensive physical. Vision standard is 20/70 uncorrected, 20/30 corrected.

Physical Requirements:

This position also requires extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms, wrists, and hands, including writing and using a keyboard. It also requires physical abilities associated with the ability to read, write and communicate in a work environment requiring no extraordinary physical strength or other special physical qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of West Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.