Police Reserve Officer - Level I
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Salary: $0.00 HourlyLocation : Hemet, CAJob Type: Temporary Part TimeJob Number: 24/25-017Department: Police DepartmentOpening Date: 08/15/2024THE CITY**THE CITY OF HEMET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER** The City of Hemet is accepting applications for Police Reserve Officer. Apply immediately for consideration.The Police Reserve Officer position is unpaid.Summary DescriptionDEFINITIONUnder supervision, patrols with a regular police officer in an assigned area in the City. Receives special assignments in related police work. Must attend scheduled training meetings once a month; required to work a minimum of 20 hours per month; and must attend and pass quarterly firearms qualification.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assists in patrolling, either in a vehicle or on foot, an assigned area during an assigned shift and looks for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to live and property; enforces City, county, and state laws; makes field contacts and completes forms; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, vehicle accidents, suspected homicides, and other criminal incidents.

Assists patrol officers in making arrests; serving warrants; interviewing victims, complainants, and witnesses; fingerprints and transports prisoners; and testifies in court.

Writes reports and field notes; participates in training meetings ; attends and participates in quarterly firearms qualifications .

Assists patrol officers in making traffic stops and with the issuance of warnings, citations, or arrests, as necessary; checks vehicles and observes vehicle occupants; investigates scenes of vehicle accidents; directs traffic; interviews drivers and witnesses and prepares reports; directs traffic at fire, special events , and other emergency or congested situations .

May participate in or be assigned to special programs such as crime prevention and investigations.

Establishes and maintains good relationships with the general public.

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to read, understand, and apply laws, regulations, policies rules and procedures; think clearly and act effectively in emergency situations; make clear and concise radio transmissions; observe a.-.d recall names, faces and details of incidents; write clear, concise, and accurate reports; understand and follow verbal and written directions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing ; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and/or ExperienceMust have successfully completed a POST-approved Basic Police Recruit or Level I Reserve Academy. High School graduate or equivalent (GED).Special RequirementsPossession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license prior to appointment, and a satisfactory driving record. Candidates must be 21 years of age by date of appointment and have U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien status; and must not possess any felony convictions. Candidates must meet standards of physical stature endurance, and agility established by the City. Vision correctable to 20/20 in one eye, 20/30 in other eye, uncorrected not greater than 20/100; normal color vision; and normal hearing. Supplemental InformationAll Police Reserve Officers will be subject to a livescan submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and a full police background investigation for clearance. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis position requires the ability- to perform the essential functions associated with a law enforcement officer; perform tasks requiring a full range of body motion ( e.g., lift, bend, reach, climb, walk, run, jump) ; visually distinguish red, amber, and green as part of normal color vision; hear horns, warning devices, radio transmissions, and frequency changes in the normal audio range; work in adverse weather conditions.The City of Hemet does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, status as a veteran, handicapped status in employment or the provision of services. The City is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make all reasonable accommodations for the disabled to participate in employment, programs and facilities. Any person with a disability will receive reasonable accommodations. Notify the Human Resources Department regarding the type of accommodations needed within three days following the closing date. The City of Hemet promotes a smoke, drug, and alcohol-free working environment for their employees.The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The City reserves the right to rate applicants based on a review of the application materials and to invite only the most qualified applicants to participate in the selection process.