POLICE RESERVE OFFICER Level I/II

The City of Crescent City is seeking to secure a Police Reserve Officer Level I/II.  This is a non-paid, volunteer position. Police Reserve Officer Level I/II assists with general law enforcement and crime prevention duties to supplement the full-time, regular peace officers.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Level I -

Performs general law enforcement and crime prevention duties;

1. Enforces City, County and State laws;
2. Patrols assigned areas of the City, responding to public calls for protection of life and property;
3. Conducts preliminary investigations of possible violations of the law;
4. Investigates traffic collisions;
5. Controls traffic flow;
6. Warns against unlawful conduct;
7. Issues citations;
8. Testifies in court;
9. Prepares and submits reports;
10. Monitors the security of buildings and property;
11. Responds to alarms;
12. Investigates suspicious persons and circumstances;
13. Gives information and directions to the public;
14. Identifies and collects evidence;
15. Apprehends and arrests criminal suspects;
16. Prepares activity logs, accident and incident reports, ensures accuracy of information; submits reports to appropriate authority;
17. Keeps abreast of Federal and State laws, traffic laws, and City ordinances;
18. Keeps supervisor informed of any incident or issue that requires his/her attention or follow-up;
19. Maintains required level of proficiency in the proper and safe use of firearms, evasive action, and appropriate and safe driving skills;
20. Searches, photographs, and fingerprints prisoners; oversees processing and detention of prisoners;
21. Transports prisoners to medical or detention facilities;
22. Serves warrants and other civil and criminal documents.

Level II -

1. Conducts preliminary investigations;
2. Identifies and collects evidence;
3. Responds to citizen complaints promptly;
4. Testifies in court as necessary;
5. Participates in crime prevention projects and activities;
6. Keeps abreast of Federal and State laws, traffic laws, and City ordinances;
7. Keeps supervisor informed of any incident or issue that requires his/her attention or follow-up;
8. Prepares reports;
9. Transports prisoners to medical or detention facilities.
10. Maintains traffic and crowd control at parades, sporting events, school functions, etc.;
11. Parking enforcement;
12. Evidence transportation;

EXAMPLES OF NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

SUPERVISION:

This position is supervised by the Chief of Police, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and/or senior officers, through the department chain of command. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Level I reserve officers may work alone and perform the same duties as full-time regular peace officers.

Level II reserve officers may perform general law enforcement assignments while under the immediate supervision of a full-time regular peace officer. Level II officers may also work assignments authorized for Level III reserve officers without immediate supervision.

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age; be a citizen of the U.S. or be a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (Government Code Section 1031(a)); be free of any felony conviction; be of good moral character.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Level I – Employment as a California Peace Officer within the past three years.

Or, the successful completion of equivalent training requirements for Level 1 in accordance with California POST regulations.

Level II - No experience is required.

Certificates:

Compliance with applicable California POST requirements, as follows:

Level I – California POST Regular Basic Course (664 hours); Field Training Program (400 hours); Continuing Professional Training (24 hours every two years).

Level II - California POST Modules II and III (333 hours); Continuing Professional Training (24 hours every two years).

Knowledge of:

1. Current law enforcement methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, basic investigations, arrest and identification techniques;
2. Current Federal, State, and local criminal codes, laws, and recent court decisions;
3. Community oriented policing principles;
4. Criminal behavior and methods of operation;
5. Roads and characteristics of various City areas and neighborhoods.

Ability to:

1. Understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, ordinances and policies;
2. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language;
3. Show a high level of discretion and flexibility in daily operations;
4. Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
5. Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places;
6. Deal courteously, yet firmly and effectively, with the public in police situations;
7. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
8. Observe situations analytically and objectively; record observed situations clearly and concisely;
9. Meet the requirements of Reserve Police Officer contained in the California State Government Code;
10. Provide quality customer service;
11. Volunteer a minimum of 16 hours per month in order to maintain California POST qualifying service;
12. Prepare clear, comprehensive, and factual reports and documents;
13. Efficiently use interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to handle a wide variety of sensitive situations.

License.  Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, or equivalent if a resident of another state. Must maintain a license in compliance with the City employee driving standards.

Interested applicants please Apply today!  The City of Crescent City makes reasonable accommodations for the disabled. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the selection process must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date stated in the job announcement. 

Note to Applicants
Please make sure your resume and online application can demonstrate your skills and abilities as well as how you meet the minimum qualifications as described in this posting. The City's talent mission is to recruit, hire and retain the best qualified and most diverse workforce possible. The City of Crescent City is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The City also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.