Reserve Officer

General Statement of Duties: The purpose of this position is to perform general or special duty police work in the maintenance of law and order, in the protection of life and property, and in the prevention and suppression of crime; and all other related work as required. The Reserve Police Officer is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control. Reserve Officers shall not have a vested right of employment and will have “at will†status.

Supervision: The Reserve Officer works under the general direction of a Full-Time Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of the Reserve Officer include:

1. Participate in the work of the department by patrolling areas of the Town and enforcing Federal, State, Town laws, and ordinances through law enforcement.

2. Work requested shifts to perform the basic function of patrol using the methods for patrolling property and watch for violations of the law as instructed in basic training.

3. To investigate completely, fairly, and objectively and to properly report any offenses brought to their attention including traffic accidents and issues that may not rise to the level of being a criminal offense.

4. To properly detain, question and to arrest, when necessary, those persons that violate the law or are wanted by the issuance of a valid arrest warrant.

5. To issue traffic citations as required to maintain public safety and based on legal precedent that allows for the citing of drivers who violate the law.

6. To report to court when so ordered and to testify truthfully to the facts.

7. To participate in those circumstances that provide for opportunities to further the department's professional image, to promote good relations between the citizens and the police and to treat each person as valuable regardless of title, positions, race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, or economic status.

8. To be consistently aware of and to report such conditions or situations, as may pose a threat to public safety such as traffic conditions, hazards, inclement weather, debris, or damaged traffic control devices.

9. To maintain all issued equipment and the police vehicle in clean condition and in good working order.

10. To maintain a professional appearance by keeping the police uniform clean and pressed with all equipment serviced and in order.

11. To provide necessary assistance to fellow officers and to those officers of other law enforcement agencies whenever requested.

12. Respond to and handle calls regarding questionable juvenile activities.

13. Conduct criminal investigation in a professional manner, giving special consideration to the collection of evidence necessary to successfully prosecute the crime.

14. Processes and serves warrants.

15. Appears in Court to testify regarding arrests or other law enforcement activity and case evidence.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application.

1. Some knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.

2. Some skill in operating the tools and equipment required to execute duties.

3. Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations.

4. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors, and the public.

6. Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.

7. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

8. Ability to learn the geography of assigned areas.

9. Knowledge of recent court decisions on arrest procedures and handling of suspects.

10. Knowledge of criminal investigation techniques and procedures, including crime scene investigation, interrogation, evidence collection, fingerprinting and photography.

Education/Experience:

1. State Certified High School Diploma or GED; preference for associate or bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university with major in police science, criminal justice, or public administration.

2. Preference given to promotion of internal candidates. If promotion is not possible, the external candidate needs at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience, including at least three years management experience.

State of Oklahoma Requirements:

1. Valid Oklahoma State Driver's License Must be able to obtain CLEET certification within 1 year of hire date.

2. Must be 21 years of age Must be United States Citizen or legally able to work in the United States.

3. Have no felony convictions, domestic violence incidents or crimes of moral turpitude.

4. Must complete NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 within ninety (90) days of employment or appointment.

6. Reserve Peace Officers must complete eight (8) total hours of CE training per calendar year. Of those 8 hours, one hour must qualify for mental health training, one hour must meet the requirements of 70 O.S. § 3311.4(A) with regard to sexual assault response, intervention, and investigation, and one hour must meet the requirements of 74 O.S. § 151.3(L) with regard to unidentified and missing persons.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.

2. Subject to post offer, pre-employment background check

3. Must be at least 21 years of age

4. Must work twenty-four (24) hours per month.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 6 per week

Work Location: In person