Reserve Police Officer

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
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.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: 

• 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.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES:

• 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 possess the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Position requires prolonged sitting and regular standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Applications must be submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a city application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the city, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a written examination, a panel interview and other testing processes designated to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.  

THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Baldwin Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy, or pregnancy related condition. Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract for employment. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Baldwin Park is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.
 
LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.
   

PROVISIONS

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Baldwin Park utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

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