Reserve Police Officer

City of Brawley•Brawley, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Reserve Police Officer performs law enforcement and related services to safeguard citizens’ lives, property, and constitutional rights in the City of Brawley. The officer responds to crime and accident scenes, emergencies, and other requests for assistance; detects, apprehends, and arrests criminals; enforces state and federal laws and city ordinances; and performs specialized duties as assigned. Level I officers patrol designated areas by motor vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot; investigate complaints and reports; conduct initial investigations; make arrests; serve warrants; protect crime and collision scenes; prepare reports and records; and present evidence and testify in court. Level II officers perform general law enforcement assignments under the immediate supervision of a peace officer who has completed the Regular Basic Course. Level III officers perform specified limited support duties unlikely to result in physical arrests while supervised in the accessible vicinity by a full-time regular officer. The position is at-will: either the employee or the police department may terminate the reserve status at any time, with or without cause and with or without advance notice. Employees may be called to respond to police service calls at any time during assigned shifts. City employees are designated disaster service workers and must participate in assigned disaster service activities.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or passage of the GED test indicating high school graduation level, or an equivalent combination.
Successful completion of a California P.O.S.T.-certified Law Enforcement Academy (Modules III, II, or I) within the last three years.
Maintain a valid California P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification throughout employment.
Meet minimum peace officer standards under California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031, including no prior felony convictions unless fully pardoned, good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation, submission of fingerprints for a criminal record check, and absence of a physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect peace officer powers.
Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.
Applicants in the final two months of any level module in a qualified P.O.S.T. Academy may apply and compete in the examination process, but cannot be considered for appointment until certification is attained.
Ability to read, interpret, apply, understand, and explain laws, codes, policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Ability to maintain current knowledge of law and modern law enforcement techniques; work independently with little direction; analyze situations and act quickly and effectively; and protect citizens’ lives, property, and constitutional rights.
Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports, present evidence and testimony in court, follow written and oral directions, and work confidentially with discretion.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and effective relations with the public in a law enforcement capacity.
Ability to perform the physical activities required to function effectively as a police officer and operate standard office equipment, police vehicles, communications equipment, department equipment, and weapons.
Knowledge of law enforcement principles and procedures, applicable laws and ordinances, evidence and arrest laws, interviewing and interrogation, Brawley geography, traffic and crowd control, crime scene preservation, basic investigation, police weapons, records, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Physical abilities including above-average endurance in running, climbing, and lifting, as well as good balance, hearing, and vision for driving.

Responsibilities

Patrol designated areas of the City of Brawley by vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot to detect or prevent criminal activity, collect evidence and information, and assist the public.
Receive and investigate complaints and reports of law violations; conduct initial investigations, obtain information and statements, and prepare reports.
Apprehend suspects and fugitives, make arrests, log patrol activities, and transport prisoners.
Serve warrants, present evidence, and testify in court.
Respond to crime and collision scenes, protect the scene and physical evidence, and conduct preliminary investigations as required.
Coordinate and exchange information with City departments and personnel, law enforcement agencies, and health care providers.
Use and maintain specialized equipment pertinent to the assignment.
Prepare and maintain records and logs related to daily activities and prepare clear, concise incident and investigative reports.
At Level II, perform general law enforcement assignments under the immediate supervision of a peace officer who has completed the Regular Basic Course.
At Level III, perform specified limited support duties and duties unlikely to result in physical arrests while supervised nearby by a full-time regular officer.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Participate in assigned disaster service activities and respond to police service calls when called during assigned shifts.