What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESERVE OFFICER position at City of Elk River?
Description
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.If you need accommodation with the application process, please call 763.635.1000.
Important Facts about Information on your Employment Application (https : / / elkrivermn.gov / DocumentCenter / View / 13153 / Data-Disclosure-Form)
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.
3. Responds to crime scenes.
4. Performs administrative activities.
5. Performs other essential job duties.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Physical Requirement Frequency
ESSENTIALStanding or Walking Weekly or MonthlySitting Weekly or MonthlyBending of Stooping Weekly or MonthlyCrouching or Kneeling Weekly or MonthlyPushing / Pulling Weekly or MonthlyRepetitive Movements Weekly or MonthlyTwisting / Turning Weekly or MonthlyWorking in Confined Spaces Weekly or MonthlyOperating a Vehicle Weekly or MonthlyPhysically Grappling w / Others Never or RareRunning OccasionallyLifting Objects Above Shoulder 1-4 times per yearLifting Objects Waist to Shoulder 1-4 times per yearLifting Objects Knee to Waist 1-4 times per yearLifting Objects Floor to Knee 1-4 times per yearCarrying Objects 1-4 times per yearWorking at Heights Never or RareExposure to Temperature Extremes Weekly or MonthlyOperation of Telephone / Radio Weekly or MonthlyMachinery Operation Weekly or MonthlyEquipment Operation Weekly or MonthlyComputer / Typewriter Operation OccasionallyRequires Good Vision DailyRequires Good Color Vision DailyRequires Good Night Vision DailyRequires Good Hearing DailyRequires Large Motor Skills DailyRequires Fine Motor Skills DailyRequires Depth Vision DailyRequires Peripheral Vision DailyRequires Far Vision DailyRequires Near Vision Daily
HIGHLY IMPORTANTBalancing OccasionallyExposure to Irritants / Fumes 1-4 times per yearRequires Sense of Touch Weekly or MonthlyRequires Sense of Smell Weekly or MonthlyRequires 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 Rivers 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.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Licenses & Certifications
Required
