POLICE RESERVE OFFICER

City of Miami Garden, FL • Miami Gardens, FL

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About The Position

The Police Reserve Officer Program (PROP) consists of part-time certified reserve officers who support the Miami Gardens Police Department (MGPD) by providing additional manpower during emergencies, special events, and other situations that may affect the Department's ability to deliver essential public safety services. Under Florida Statute 943.10(6), a"part-time law enforcement officer"is defined as any person employed or appointed less than full time-whether compensated or not-who is vested with authority to bear arms and make arrests, and whose primary responsibility is the prevention and detection of crime or enforcement of State laws. The program enhances community engagement, expands available police resources, and encourages citizen participation in law enforcement operations. Selection criteria for Police Reserve Officers are identical to those used for full-time Police Officers. In coordination with the Human Resources Department, the PROP Coordinator manages the screening and evaluation of reserve officer candidates to ensure compliance with MGPD and Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) requirements. Reserve Officers serve at the discretion of the Chief of Police and may be released from service at any time for non-discriminatory reasons deemed in the best interest of the Department. While on duty, Police Reserve Officers are subject to the same laws, policies, rules, and procedures as full-time sworn officers and are held accountable for their actions accordingly. Qualified Police Reserve Officers may be considered for permanent full-time employment with the Department, subject to approval by the Chief of Police, the City Manager and successful completion of all required hiring phases.

Requirements

• Must be a certified Florida law-enforcement officer with no more than a four (4)-year lapse since last active law-enforcement service.
• Must have met all selection and training requirements for full-time officers prescribed by MGPD and CJSTC.
• Must complete a minimum of two hundred forty (240) hours annually, including participation in the Field Training Program (FTP).
• Must meet all eligibility requirements established for full-time Police Officers.
• Must be a United States citizen at the time of application.
• Must be of good moral character, free of any felony convictions or misdemeanors involving perjury, false statement, or domestic violence, and must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces.
• Any individual who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of such an offense, regardless of adjudication status, is ineligible for appointment as a law-enforcement officer.
• Must be physically capable of operating a variety of equipment and machinery, including firearms, vehicles, radios, and telephones.
• Requires a high level of hand, eye, and foot coordination.
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or continuously to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
• The employee must be able to stand for extended periods; walk, run, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, and lift or carry individuals of varying weights.
• Must be physically fit to defend oneself and others from physical attack or assault and to restrain individuals when necessary.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, color differentiation, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• No color blindness
• Minimum 20/100 uncorrected vision in each eye
• Minimum 20/30 corrected vision in each eye

Responsibilities

• Work up to 29 hours per week, including participation in monthly PROP meetings/in-service training, patrol ride-alongs, and approved assignments within the Department.
• Obtain prior approval from the Support Services Captain or designee for any non-routine or specialized assignment.
• Attend all required annual in-service training sessions.
• Reserve Officers perform law-enforcement duties equivalent to full-time officers and are afforded the same liability and legal protections provided by the City of Miami Gardens.
• All Reserve Officers are governed by MGPD policies and procedures and the City of Miami Gardens Policy Manual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED