Job Details

Reserve Police Officer

The City of Beaumont is seeking enthusiastic women and men interested in pursuing a career in Public Safety. Under general supervision, a Reserve Police Officer performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and enforcement of applicable state and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; carries out special assignments in a phase of police work; performs other related duties as required under the supervision of a sworn Police Officer or higher-ranking officer.

Beaumont Reserve Police Unit was established to supplement and assist regular sworn police officers in their duties. This unit provides professional, sworn volunteer Reserve Police Officers who can augment regular police staffing levels.

Representative Duties

• Patrols assigned areas by car, bicycle or on foot; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answer special calls; assists in conducting initial and follow-up investigation; assists in the interview of victims and witnesses; resolves complaints, including domestic disturbances, health code, and local ordinance violations; performs surveillance activities; investigate suspicious circumstances.
• Enforces traffic laws; controls and directs traffic when necessary; performs crowd control; operates handheld and stationary radar devices; assists in crime prevention activities; issues citations and makes arrest; transports, books, and secures, directly or indirectly, the care and custody of detained persons.
• Takes written statements; prepares the required report; testifies in court in connection with prosecution of offenders; conducts property and building checks for burglary and other criminal activity; responds to questions, concerns, and request for service from the public; provides information as appropriate to resolve complaints; contacts and cooperates other law enforcement agencies as warranted.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associates, City Management staff, and the public.

Qualifications

• A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Must have completed the POST Regular Basic Course in either Standard Format - Intensive or extended, or the Modular Format - Level I or Level II Reserve training.

Experience, Education and Licenses

You must submit copies of certifications with your online application. Compensation for Reserve Police Officers is provided in the form of a stipend. All Reserve Police Officer appointees are issued a firearm and designated safety equipment. Reserve Police Officers receive an annual uniform allowance of $600 when requirements have been met.