Part-Time Police Reserve Officer

Job Responsibilities

An employee in this classification is assigned, under the direction of the Lieutenant in charge of the Community Service Bureau, Uniform Section of the Police Division of the Department of Public Safety and performs under close supervision by Police personnel. Hours are sporadic in nature and subject to the needs of the department. Duties at civic events and school functions include traffic and crowd control for the purpose of assisting police officers, primarily by observing and reporting situations that are in need of police attention. Communication skills are necessary to properly interact with the public as well as communicate via radio. This position requires the ability to safely handle and operate motor vehicles and firearms. In rare and extraordinary circumstances, an employee in this classification may become involved in confrontations requiring strenuous physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications

• A citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States;
• A high school diploma or a valid equivalency certificate;
• A minimum of 21 years of age;
• A valid motor vehicle operator's or commercial driver's license and an acceptable driving record;
• Acceptable hearing and visual functions, including normal color vision, and be free from any physical defects, chronic diseases, organic diseases, organic or functional conditions, or mental or emotional instabilities which would impair performance, endanger the lives of others or of the individual employee;
• Completed a City of Livonia Citizen's Police Academy or City of Livonia Police Volunteer Program preferred.

Application Process

• At the time of application, an applicant must:
• Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States;
• Have a high school diploma or a valid equivalency certificate;
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age;
• Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or commercial driver's license and have an acceptable driving record;
• Possess acceptable hearing and visual functions, including normal color vision, and be free from any physical defects, chronic diseases, organic diseases, organic or functional conditions, or mental or emotional instabilities which would impair performance, endanger the lives of others or of the individual employee;
• Have completed a City of Livonia Citizen's Police Academy or City of Livonia Police Volunteer Program (Preferred but not required).

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to follow departmental policy;
• Ability to function calmly and efficiently under conditions of great stress;
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with other employees and to deal tactfully with the public;
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations and to exercise good judgment.

Temporary Employees

Temporary employees are not eligible for fringe benefits.

1. Are you at least 21 years of age?
2. Do you possess and can you maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or commercial driver's license and have an acceptable driving record?
3. Do you possess acceptable hearing and visual functions, including normal color vision, and be free from any physical defects, chronic diseases, organic diseases, organic or functional conditions, or mental or emotional instabilities which would impair performance, endanger the lives of others or of the individual employee?
4. Have you completed a City of Livonia Citizen's Police Academy or City of Livonia Police Volunteer Program (Preferred but not required)?