Reserve Police Officer

About the role

The City of Cherry Hills Village is seeking volunteers to join the Reserve Police Officer Program. Volunteers will assist the Cherry Hills Village Police Department in providing law enforcement services to the public.

Responsibilities

• Uniformed patrol work.
• Aid the special operations unit.
• Aid the investigations unit.
• Municipal court security.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of patrol experience with Colorado POST or three years patrol experience with a Colorado Reserve POST.
• Must pass all required background checks including polygraph, psychological screening, physical and drug screen.
• Must possess a current Colorado POST certification or a current Colorado Reserve POST certification.
• Must report for duty in accordance with departmental rules and regulations.
• Required to complete a minimum of 16 hours of work per month.
• Must attend a minimum of 24 hours of approved continuing education annually, including at least 12 hours of skills training, as required by Colorado POST.
• Prohibited from any off-duty employment that implies police powers or reflects unfavorably on the department.

Qualifications

• Prohibited employment includes: Other sworn law enforcement positions, morally questionable occupations, as determined by the Chief of Police, and employment that creates conflicts of interest with reserve duties.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical fitness and stamina for patrol work.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to the community.
• Enhanced personal development through ongoing training and education.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Duties are scheduled according to departmental requirements.