Reserve Police Officer – Levels I–III (Extra Help)

City of Lemoore; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lemoore is seeking Reserve Police Officers to support patrol, traffic enforcement, and investigations while under supervision of regular officers. Positions require PST certification at the appropriate level, a valid California driver’s license, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Incumbents serve as extra help, may transport prisoners, and work up to 999 hours per fiscal year. Applicants must meet Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements and be a U.S.

Qualifications

• License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License as issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles; P.O.S.T Certificate at a Level required for the position.
• Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Responsibilities

• Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; maintain awareness of and remain alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; issue warnings and citations.
• Respond to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints including those involving crime victims, traffic hazards, automobile accidents, stray animal reports, misdemeanors and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, property control, civil complaints, and related incidents.
• Conduct investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed; determine what, if any crime has been committed; identify, collect, preserve, process, photograph and book evidence; locate and interview victims and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects.
• Search suspects, vehicles, residences and buildings for evidence, contra band and lost or missing people.
• Serve search and arrest warrants; make arrests for crimes committed under federal, state and local laws and codes; control and mitigate people under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Perform booking procedures for new prisoners; transport prisoners to county jail as requested by court order.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HS)

P.O.S.T Certificate (Level required for the position)

Driver's License (California)

Job description

City of Lemoore is seeking Reserve Police Officers to support patrol, traffic enforcement, and investigations while under supervision of regular officers. Positions require PST certification at the appropriate level, a valid California driver’s license, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Incumbents serve as extra help, may transport prisoners, and work up to 999 hours per fiscal year. Applicants must meet Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements and be a U.S.