Reserve Police Officer - Glendale, United States - City of Glendale, CA

City of Glendale, CA

Verified Company

Glendale, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Position:

THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION WITH POSSIBLE COMPENSATION AT $34.13 PER HOUR FOR COURT APPEARANCES OR WHEN NEEDED. REQUIRED TO SERVE A MINIMUM OF 32 HOURS PER MONTH WHILE IN FIELD TRAINING FOR THE FIRST YEAR, AND 16 HOURS PER MONTH THEREAFTER.**A Reserve Police Officer is a citizen volunteer who serves the community through a devotion of valuable time and effort toward a common goal: creating a safer community. Reserve Police Officers wear the same uniform and perform the same duties regular Police Officers, but on a part-time volunteer basis. Reserve Police Officers receive compensation for court appearances; specific assignments approved by the Office of the Chief of Police and may be eligible for a uniform allowance on a scheduled basis. Reserve Police Officers are a valuable resource to both the community and the Glendale Police Department.

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

All classifications may perform the following essential functions:
Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.

Responds to calls for service regarding accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats, altercations and/or requests for aid. Provides information and assistance to the public.

Emphasizes a Community-Based Policing philosophy focused on community interaction and collaborative problem solving.

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.

Apprehend suspects by driving safely at high speeds, chasing suspects on foot, climbing over obstacles, physically subduing suspects, utilizing self-defense and arrest control techniques, and utilizing firearms under appropriate conditions.

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.

Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience
None.

Education/Training
Graduation from high school or attainment of GED, HiSet, or CHSPE certificate.

College level course work in written and oral communication, Police Science or a related field is desirable.

License(s)/Certification(s)
Valid Class C California driver's license.

Other Characteristics

Knowledge of and skill in:

Exceptional customer service practices.

Skill in:

Making independent judgments and decisions based upon standard policy or procedure.

Ability to:

Provide exceptional customer service to those using Police Department services.
Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Deal calmly with angry, upset, and frightened people.
Develop necessary skills from onthejob 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.
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.
Work overtime as requested.

Special Conditions
Applicants 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 of the Glendale Police Department 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 from these policy restrictions. For further information regarding this policy, please contact the Professional Standards Bureau at

Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge and/or use of personal computers.

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