RESERVE POLICE OFFICER -- LEVEL I - the City of Lompoc!

CITY OF LOMPOC
DEFINITION:
RESERVE POLICE OFFICER -- LEVEL I
Under general supervision, on a regular shift or assigned shift, assigned to perform specific
police functions, or to the prevention and detection of crime and the general enforcement of
laws and order; to perform traffic enforcement and control; to carry out special assignments
in specialized phases of police work; and to perform related work as required, whether or not
working alone. The authority of a "non-designated" Level I Reserve Police officer shall extend
only for the duration of assignment of specific police functions. The authority of a "designated"
Level I Reserve Police Officer shall include the full powers and duties of a peace officer as
provided in Penal Code Section 830.1.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
The Reserve Police Officer Level I classification represents a part-time sworn position-in law
enforcement work as described in Penal Code Section 832.6 (a) (1) . A qualified Reserve
Police Officer Level I may work without immediate supervision and may make independent
decisions.
LICENSE REQUIRED:
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License.
Incumbents must (1) possess proof of satisfactory completion of a POST certified Reserve
Peace Officer Training Course consisting of at least 214 hours (which includes Modules A,
B, and C) and must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 200 hours of structured field training
approved by POST; or (2) satisfactorily meet the training requirements of the POST certified
Basic Course for regular officers.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
On a regular or assigned shift, whether or not working alone, performs the following: patrols
assigned areas by car or foot; responds to calls for protection of life and property; conducts
initial and follow-up investigations; develops, enforces, controls, and directs traffic when
appropriate; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of the law; warns drivers
against illegal practices; makes arrests; testifies in court in connection with the prosecution
of offenders; serves warrants and subpoenas; administers first aid in emergency cases;
answers complaints on such problems as civil disturbances, obnoxious animals, health code
and local ordinance violations; investigates suspicious circumstances; makes property
security checks; takes custody of lost and found property; performs crowd control, parade, or
riot work; takes crime prevention measures and assists.

CITY OF LOMPOC
(Reserve Police Officer -- Level I)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral
turpitude;
Must meet legal age requirements (minimum of 18 years of age);
Must provide verification of satisfactory completion of POST Reserve Officer Level
I training requirements;
Must have satisfactorily completed the Lompoc Police Department field training
program and consistently demonstrated the ability to handle requests for police
services and to take appropriate enforcement action on law violations as verified
by evaluations completed by field training officers.
Must periodically qualify to use firearms in accordance with City requirements;
Must qualify in a background and psychological examination;
Employees in this classification may be required to utilize respirators in the course
of their job duties or under emergency circumstance, and thus must be in
compliance with General Industry Safety Order 5144. Employees shall not wear
beards, mustaches, sideburns, facial hair or other conditions in such a manner that
may prevent or interfere with establishing and maintaining a proper seal of the
respirator face mask. This requirement is implemented in order to insure the safety
and health of the employee.
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