Reserve Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $22.00 - $37.00 per hour, DOE

CITY OF BISHOP

Police Department

RESERVE OFFICER

PART-TIME

The City of Bishop is accepting applications for the position of Reserve Officer for the Police Department. The Reserve Officer is a part-time position reporting to the Police Chief and Police Lieutenant and / or the designee.

The salary range for this position is currently $22.00 - $37.00 per hour, DOE. Hours for this position can vary. Maximum of 20 hours per week.

Deadline to apply for this position is : Open until filled

E.O.E

For more information, please contact Jana Currie at 760-873-5863 ext. 122 or jcurrie@cityofbishop.com.

CITY OF BISHOP

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Reserve Officer Levels III, II, I

DEFINITION

Level III reserve officers may perform specified limited support duties, and other duties that are not likely to result in physical arrests, while supervised in the accessible vicinity by a Level I reserve officer or a full-time regular officer. Additionally, Level III reserves officers may transport prisoners without immediate supervision.

Level II reserve officers may perform general law enforcement assignments while under the immediate supervision of a peace officer who possesses a Basic Post Certificate. Duties comprise of patrolling assigned areas, responding to calls or observed violations, and enforcing public safety and traffic laws, regulating city ordinances; performing crime prevention and investigative work to protect life and property; testifying in court hearings; assisting other officers and performing special detail work as needed; performing related responsibilities as required. Additionally, Level II reserve officers may transport prisoners without immediate supervision.

Level I reserve officer may work alone and perform the same duties as full-time regular officers upon completion of a POST certified FTO program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives supervision from the Police Chief, Police Lieutenant and / or the designee.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Skilled in :

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Level III applicants must have completed Modules III of the Regular Basic Course or higher.

Special Requirements :

Successfully pass a POST background security investigation, meet City standards and successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, and medical examination, as a condition of employment.

Licenses or Certificates :

Tools and Equipment Used :

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

All Reserves shall not have a vested right of employment and will have at will status.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference checks; job related tests as well as a polygraph examination may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Approved by City Council on : May 28, 2024