Reserve Officer

The Reserve Officer is a civilian volunteer who works under the close supervision of a higher-ranking officer. Assists the patrol division with their enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. Participates in law enforcement efforts and all community events that include police and patrol duties, crime prevention and investigation, emergency response, public assistance, and community relations. If you are interesting in volunteering, please submit your application.

The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Important Facts about Information on your Employment Application

Department: Police

Immediate Supervisor: Police Sergeant

Pay Grade:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Last Updated: (date) 10/29/02

Positions Supervised: N/A

Position Summary

The Reserve Officer is a civilian volunteer who works under the close supervision of a higher-ranking officer. Assists the patrol division with their enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. Participates in law enforcement efforts and all community events that include police and patrol duties, crime prevention and investigation, emergency response, public assistance, and community relations.

Essential Functions

1. Performs patrol duties.

Detects law violations and hazards to public safety and informs full-time officers.

Performs routine checks of businesses and residential areas for signs of vandalism.

Maintains high visibility and, when directed by a full-time officer, responds to emergency and non-emergency calls to support full-time officers. 2. Performs traffic law enforcement duties.

Observes and corrects hazards to motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Assists disabled or distressed motorists.

Assists full-time personnel in investigating motor vehicle accidents. 3. Responds to crime scenes.

When directed by a full-time officer, responds to and secures crime scenes, directs other responding units, and identifies, obtains, and secures evidence.

Identifies and interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects as directed.

Prepares crime reports and assists the investigator as needed.

Assists prosecuting attorneys with the preparation of suit as directed, testifies, and coordinates the appearance of witnesses. 4. Performs administrative activities.

Assists in maintaining departmental equipment.

Compiles reports and statistical law enforcement data as directed. 5. Performs other essential job duties.

Regular and timely work attendance.

Follows all safety procedures.

Participates in safety training. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge, skill, and ability to effectively use departmental equipment.

Skill to communicate effectively with a variety of groups such as youth, business people, and seniors.

Skill in gathering appropriate information through interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects and contacting other law enforcement agencies.

Skill in operating a police vehicle in all kinds of weather conditions and situations.

Ability to comprehend and apply federal, state, county, and city criminal, traffic, and other civil laws.

Ability to prepare routine reports, case files, and correspondence.

Ability to work under adverse conditions.

Ability to work within the scope of this position’s duties and authority. Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid MN driver’s license.

Must meet all state-mandated requirements and local policies such as a physical examination and criminal background check. Preferred Qualifications

First responder certification.

Experience in law enforcement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirement Frequency

ESSENTIALStanding or Walking Weekly or Monthly

Sitting Weekly or Monthly

Bending of Stooping Weekly or Monthly

Crouching or Kneeling Weekly or Monthly

Pushing/Pulling Weekly or Monthly

Repetitive Movements Weekly or Monthly

Twisting/Turning Weekly or Monthly

Working in Confined Spaces Weekly or Monthly

Operating a Vehicle Weekly or Monthly

Physically Grappling w/Others Never or Rare

Running Occasionally

Lifting Objects Above Shoulder 1-4 times per year

Lifting Objects Waist to Shoulder 1-4 times per year

Lifting Objects Knee to Waist 1-4 times per year

Lifting Objects Floor to Knee 1-4 times per year

Carrying Objects 1-4 times per year

Working at Heights Never or Rare

Exposure to Temperature Extremes Weekly or Monthly

Operation of Telephone/Radio Weekly or Monthly

Machinery Operation Weekly or Monthly

Equipment Operation Weekly or Monthly

Computer/Typewriter Operation Occasionally

Requires Good Vision Daily

Requires Good Color Vision Daily

Requires Good Night Vision Daily

Requires Good Hearing Daily

Requires Large Motor Skills Daily

Requires Fine Motor Skills Daily

Requires Depth Vision Daily

Requires Peripheral Vision Daily

Requires Far Vision Daily

Requires Near Vision Daily

HIGHLY IMPORTANTBalancing Occasionally

Exposure to Irritants/Fumes 1-4 times per year

Requires Sense of Touch Weekly or Monthly

Requires Sense of Smell Weekly or Monthly

Requires Ability to Taste Weekly or Monthly

MODERATELY IMPORTANTExposure to Hazardous Chemicals Rare

This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River’s discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time.

This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.