Reserve Police Officer

City of Glendale • Glendale, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A Reserve Police Officer is a citizen volunteer who serves the community by contributing time and effort to help create a safer community. Reserve Police Officers wear the same uniform and perform the same duties as regular Police Officers, but on a part-time volunteer basis. They may receive compensation for court appearances and specific assignments approved by the Office of the Chief of Police, and may be eligible for a scheduled uniform allowance. This entry-level, non-sworn classification participates in pre-academy training and the police-training academy in preparation for performing Police Officer duties.

The position requires a minimum of 32 hours per month during field training for the first year and 16 hours per month thereafter. Compensation may be $36.90 per hour for court appearances or when needed. Applicants must submit an application and complete the Law Enforcement - Frontline National exam through the National Testing Network by December 1, 2026, and the exam must have been taken no earlier than one year before the application date. The selection process includes application review, a written exam, physical agility test, preliminary background questionnaire, oral interview, and background investigation.

Requirements

• High school graduation or a State Board of Education certificate of proficiency, GED, CHSPE, HiSET, or CPP certificate.
• Valid Class C California driver's license.
• Minimum age of 21 at the time of appointment as a Police Officer.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Good moral character, with no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
• Pass a pre-placement medical examination and psychological evaluation.
• Meet City hearing standards.
• Complete the Law Enforcement - Frontline National exam through the National Testing Network by December 1, 2026; the exam must be taken no earlier than one year before the application date.
• Meet the City of Glendale minimum NTN scores: 65% video, 70% writing, and 70% reading.
• Complete a minimum of 32 hours per month while in field training during the first year and 16 hours per month thereafter.
• Within four months of employment, live within a radius of 60 contiguous land miles of the Glendale Civic Center.
• Cover visible tattoos, body art, and other skin markings while on duty, unless exempted by the Chief of Police; marks or scars from injuries or medical procedures are exempt.
• Provide exceptional customer service and model the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Make independent judgments and decisions based on standard policy or procedure.
• Deal calmly with angry, upset, and frightened people.
• Develop skills through on-the-job training and meet classification performance standards by the end of the probationary period.
• Establish effective working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
• Emphasize community interaction and collaborative problem solving, and foster teamwork.
• Read, write, and comprehend directions in English.
• Remain poised and controlled in threatening or violent situations.
• Write clear, accurate, detailed reports based on field notes.
• Be willing to maintain a safe working environment and work overtime as requested.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and/or experience using personal computers.

Responsibilities

• Provide Department services with exceptional customer service and high ethical standards.
• Participate in pre-academy and police-training academy programs.
• Respond to calls for service involving accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats, altercations, and requests for aid.
• Provide information and assistance to the public and promote good public relations.
• Administer first aid to injured persons.
• Interview, interrogate, and record statements from witnesses, suspects, and victims.
• Identify relevant facts and prepare written reports on assigned incidents and cases.
• Promote community-based policing and collaborative problem solving between law enforcement and the community.
• Apprehend suspects, including safely driving at high speeds, pursuing suspects on foot, climbing obstacles, physically subduing suspects, and using self-defense techniques.
• Enforce traffic laws, direct traffic, and issue citations and warnings.
• Investigate accidents and accident scenes.
• Investigate matters involving juveniles, including reports of child neglect and juvenile delinquency, and refer juveniles to appropriate authorities.
• Serve subpoenas and warrants, testify in court, mark and store evidence, make arrests as prescribed by law, and confer with the City/District Attorney's Office to provide information for case preparation.
• Drive on City business as necessary.
• Ensure assigned duties are performed safely and efficiently.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Possible compensation of $36.90 per hour for court appearances or when needed.
• Compensation for court appearances and specific assignments approved by the Office of the Chief of Police.
• Possible scheduled uniform allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED