Police Reserve Officer (Level I) (Part-time)

Tustin Police Department; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Tustin is seeking a part-time Police Reserve Officer – Level I. This position operates under general supervision and conducts law enforcement and crime prevention duties, including report writing and patrol support within the assigned area.

Hours are limited to fewer than 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, POST-certified Basic Academy, and knowledge of laws, procedures, and safety.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Level I (non-designated): Equivalent to graduation from high school; successful completion of a POST certified Basic Academy; college courses are highly desirable.
• Special Requirements: Age: 21 years at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Patrols, either in a vehicle or on foot, an assigned area during an assigned shift and looks for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property; writes reports; performs related duties as required.
• Transports prisoners and evidence as assigned.
• Makes traffic stops and issues warnings or citations; checks vehicles and observes vehicle occupants; directs traffic and arranges for the clearing of roadways, interviews drivers and witnesses and prepares reports; directs traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
• Takes information and writes reports and field notes; participates in staff development; attends briefings and training sessions; performs routine maintenance on assigned patrol vehicle, firearms, and other equipment.
• Assists the public and answers questions; administers first aid and responds to calls for medical assistance; establishes and maintains good relationships with the general public.
• Makes arrests as necessary; serves warrants and subpoenas; conducts searches and seizures involving people, vehicles and structures; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogates suspects; investigates scenes of vehicle accidents; gathers and preserves evidence; receives, searches, fingerprints and books prisoners; testifies and presents evidence in court.

Job description

City of Tustin Police Reserve Officer - Level I (Part-time)

$16.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Police Department - 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA

Part-Time (Hourly)

Opening Date: 01/06/2022

Closing Date: 1/4/2023 12:40 PM Pacific

The City of Tustin Police Department is currently seeking applicants for part-time Police Reserve Officer - Level I. This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefitted position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

This position, under general supervision, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work in the protection of life and property; writes reports; performs related duties as required.

A recruitment is conducted on a continuous basis to meet the needs of the City as vacancies occur and may close at any time.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Level I incumbents may perform general law enforcement duties without immediate supervision; a Level I Reserve Officer is non-designated and has peace officer authority only for the duration of their specific assignment [830.6(a) (1) PC].

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Physical Agility
2. Oral Interview
3. Background Investigation and Polygraph Examination
4. Police Chief's Interview
5. Psychological and Medical Examinations (upon conditional offer of employment)

***IMPORTANT*** A comprehensive background investigation and polygraph will be conducted on any eligible persons considered for hire. Recent drug usage, theft or other illegal activity may be grounds for disqualification. A pre-employment medical, psychological evaluation AND a drug screen will be conducted upon a conditional offer of employment.

Examples of Duties

• Patrols, either in a vehicle or on foot, an assigned area during an assigned shift and looks for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property; answers calls for police services; enforces City, county, and state laws; makes field contacts and completes forms; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, vehicle accidents, suspected homicides, and other criminal incidents.
• Transports prisoners and evidence as assigned.
• Makes traffic stops and issues warnings or citations; checks vehicles and observes vehicle occupants; directs traffic and arranges for the clearing of roadways, interviews drivers and witnesses and prepares reports; directs traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations. May conduct traffic control and security at parades and/or sporting events; responds to calls related to traffic incidents and other emergencies; observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic conditions; assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws; enforces parking regulations.
• Takes information and writes reports and field notes; participates in staff development; attends briefings and training sessions; performs routine maintenance on assigned patrol vehicle, firearms, and other equipment.
• Assists the public and answers questions; administers first aid and responds to calls for medical assistance; establishes and maintains good relationships with the general public.
• Makes arrests as necessary; serves warrants and subpoenas; conducts searches and seizures involving people, vehicles and structures; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogates suspects; investigates scenes of vehicle accidents; gathers and preserves evidence; receives, searches, fingerprints and books prisoners; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
• As assigned, makes presentations before a variety of public groups to promote crime prevention activities and to enhance public understanding of Police Department activities; serves as liaison to neighborhood watch groups and schools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Level I (non-designated): Equivalent to graduation from high school; successful completion of a POST certified Basic Academy; college courses are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of: Working knowledge of modern practices and techniques of law enforcement, patrol, investigation, public relations, and report writing; Vehicle and Penal Codes; legal rights of citizens; court procedures. Have a working knowledge of laws of arrest, search and seizure procedures and the rules of evidence.
• Ability to: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents and places; establish and maintain effective relationships with the community; use and care of firearms and small equipment; think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately; learn, understand and interpret laws and regulations; prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports; respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner; understand, explain and apply policies and procedures; make clear and concise radio transmissions; understand and follow verbal and written directions; deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; meet the established physical requirements; meet Police Officer requirements contained in the California State Government Code.
• Special Requirements: Age: 21 years at time of appointment.