Reserve Police Officer

City of Eastpointe•16083 E 9 Mile Rd, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Eastpointe Police Department is currently accepting applications for Reserve Police Officers. Reserve Police Officers are under the general supervision of a road patrol lieutenant and are responsible for providing police protection to the citizens, schools, and businesses of the City of Eastpointe. The Reserve Police Officer is a voluntary position; however, there are selected specialized details where the Reserve Police Officer will be compensated on an hourly basis. Each volunteer shall commit to the minimum required hours each month and attend monthly meetings and periodic training.

Requirements

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older and a U.S. Citizen
Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license, with a good driving record
Have no criminal convictions for any serious misdemeanor or felony offenses
Must have passed the Basic Reserve Officer Training Academy
Must successfully complete the Reserve Police Field Training Program
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to use position related computer programs
Members are required to work at least 8 hours per month, in addition to occasional mandatory attendance at certain special events
Must maintain proficiency with firearms used in the course of their assignments
Shall comply with all training and qualification requirements set forth in their training programs
Reserve officers shall successfully complete department-authorized training in the use of firearms.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a positive attitude and desire to be a public servant
Provide assistance and respond to citizens requests for information
Read and review departmental notices, publications and electronic data regularly
Patrol the community in areas to deter criminal activity
Assigned to traffic control, parades, school security, parks, funerals, security at City owned buildings, special events and other activities nonviolent in nature
Ordinance enforcement, report crimes and suspicious behaviors within the community
Perform other Reserve Police Officer related duties as assigned
Communicate effectively over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications, often under adverse conditions such as siren usage and high-speed vehicle operation.
Communicates directly with people, giving information, directions and commands while listening effectively.
Reads and comprehends rules, regulations, policies, procedures and the law for purposes of ensuring appropriate officer behavior/response and performing enforcement activities involving the public.
Interacts and deals effectively with people from various social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds in a range of interpersonal situations, demonstrating appropriate courtesy and respect for individual rights.