Police Reserve (Unpaid)

Job Overview

This is a temporary, unpaid, non-benefitted position*

About the role

The El Cajon Police Department runs an active Reserve Officer Program. Depending on the level of training and certification, an El Cajon Reserve Officer may work as an additional officer in a patrol car or provide support as a single person car.

Responsibilities

• Providing patrol of the streets and highways by car, bicycle and on foot
• Maintaining order and preventing crimes or juvenile delinquency
• Directing traffic
• Investigating complaints
• G guarding and transporting prisoners
• Writing reports
• Issuing traffic and parking tickets

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid California Driver’s license
• Meet United States citizenship requirements as defined under California Government Code sections 1031(a) and 1031.5
• Graduated from United States high school, possess a GED or California High School Proficiency Certificate
• No felony convictions as a juvenile or adult and cannot be on probation
• Must have a good character and reputation
• Must have either completed a basic police or reserve academy, or will complete a basic or reserve academy within 12 months of appointment

Additional Information

• The applicant must take and pass a polygraph test, complete a background investigation, take and pass a psychological exam and take and pass a medical exam.
• This position does not receive benefits.

Application Instructions

• To better evaluate your background, responses to this supplemental questionnaire are required in addition to your online application.
• The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process.
• Resumes in lieu of this questionnaire will not be accepted.
• All work experience that is described in your response must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of your online application.
• In addition, copies of certifications, coursework and/or degrees must be attached to this application.
• I acknowledge receipt of this information.

Required Questionnaire

• Do you possess a high school diploma, GED Certificate or a California High School Proficiency Certificate?
• Please Specify Your Highest Level Of Education
• Have you completed a California POST Academy (Basic or Reserve) within the last three (3) years or are you currently enrolled in a California POST Academy?
• If you answered "NO" to Question #4: I understand I must complete a California POST Academy (Basic or Reserve) within 12 months of hire to remain in the Reserve Program.