Reserve Police Officer

City of Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Reserve Police Officer assists the Patrol, Administration, and Investigations Divisions in enforcing laws, preventing crime, and protecting life and property. This recruitment is to fill one (1) part-time vacancy in the Baldwin Park Police Department. The Baldwin Park Police Department consists of 70 sworn personnel, including the Police Chief, Police Captain, Lieutenants, Sergeants, and Police Officers, as well as 36 professional staff members.

Requirements

• Must possess current California P.O.S.T. LEVEL I or II Reserve Officer Certificate. Certificate must be attached to application at time of filing.
• Must have a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
• One (1) year of experience working with the public.
• Must be able to maintain qualification for handgun, rifle, and bean-bag shotgun as required by department regulations.
• Knowledge of basic principles of law.
• Ability to operate firearms and other modern police equipment.
• Ability to properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with Federal, State, and Local policies, laws, regulations, and procedures particularly with reference to apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, evidence and records maintenance, and traffic control.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of a Police Officer on field patrol, such as protect life and property, and other related duties authorized by their P.O.S.T designated reserve level.
• Perform special details, including emergency occurrences, parade duty, seasonal events, concerts, and sporting events.
• Operate police vehicles, including radio and emergency equipment, tools, and weapons assigned to the vehicle.
• Transport prisoners to other facilities or courthouses.
• Prepare handwritten and computer-generated police crime and activity reports suitable for legal proceedings and public review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed