Reserve Police Officer

City of Glendale • Glendale, CA

16h • $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Glendale is seeking a Reserve Police Officer, a volunteer position dedicated to serving the community and enhancing safety. Reserve Police Officers perform the same duties as regular Police Officers, wear the same uniform, but on a part-time volunteer basis. This role is an entry-level, non-sworn classification that involves pre-academy and police-training academy participation. Reserve Officers receive compensation for court appearances, specific assignments approved by the Chief of Police, and may be eligible for a uniform allowance. They are a valuable resource to the community and the Glendale Police Department, ensuring services are provided with exceptional customer service and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Must submit an application AND complete the "Law Enforcement - Frontline National" exam through the National Testing Network at www.NationalTestingNetwork.com by July 28, 2026 and no earlier than one (1) year from the time of application.
• Must select the City of Glendale on the National Testing Network to share results.
• Graduation from high school or attainment of a State Board of Education issued certificate of proficiency, or attainment of a GED certificate, CHSPE certificate, HiSET certificate, or CPP certificate.
• Valid Class C California driver's license.
• Exceptional customer service practices.
• Making independent judgments and decisions based upon standard policy or procedure.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors.
• Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Deal calmly with angry, upset, and frightened people.
• Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
• Establish smooth working relationships and effectively resolve interpersonal conflicts.
• Emphasize a Community-Based Policing philosophy focused on community interaction and collaborative problem solving.
• Foster a teamwork environment.
• 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 of events.
• Willingness to assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
• Willingness to work overtime as requested.
• Must be of good moral character, with no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at the time of appointment as a Police Officer.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Tattoo policy: Unless otherwise exempted by the Chief of Police, no employee or volunteer shall have any visible tattoos, body art, or other skin markings while on duty – in uniform, business attire, or casual dress. Tattoos, body art, and/or other skin markings shall be completely covered by the authorized on-duty uniform (e.g. long sleeve uniform), business attire, or casual dress. Marks or scars from injuries or medical procedures are exempt.
• All candidates must pass a pre-placement medical examination and a psychological evaluation.
• Hearing acceptable as to City standards.
• Within four months of employment, all employees are required to live within a radius of sixty contiguous land miles of the Glendale Civic Center.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and/or use of personal computers.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
• Participates in pre-academy and actual Police training academy in preparation to perform essential functions performed by Police Officers.
• Responds to calls for service regarding accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats, altercations and/or requests for aid.
• Provides information and assistance to the public and promotes good public relations.
• Administers first aid to injured persons.
• Interviews, interrogates and records statements from witnesses, suspects and victims.
• Identifies relevant facts and prepares written reports on incidents and cases assigned.
• Promote community-based policing programs that emphasize collaborative problem solving efforts between law enforcement and the community.
• Apprehends suspects by driving safely at high speeds, chasing suspects on foot, climbing over obstacles, physically subduing suspects and utilizing self-defense techniques.
• Enforces traffic laws, directs traffic, issues citations and warnings.
• Investigates accidents and accident scenes.
• Investigates matters involving juveniles, reports of child neglect and juvenile delinquency.
• Refers juveniles to the appropriate authorities.
• Serves subpoenas, serves warrants, testifies in court, marks and stores evidence, apprehends suspects, makes arrests as prescribed by law, and confers with City/District Attorney's Office to provide information for case preparation.
• May drive on City business as necessary.
• Assumes personal responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Possible compensation at $36.90 per hour for court appearances or when needed.
• Minimum of 32 hours per month required while in field training for the first year, and 16 hours per month thereafter.
• Eligible for a uniform allowance on a scheduled basis.

What This Job Offers

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