What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reserve Police Officer - Level I position at City of Garden Grove?
RESERVE POLICE OFFICER - LEVEL I.
Deadline to apply for this recruitment is March 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST
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THE GARDEN GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Police Department consists of 182 sworn staff including a chief, three (3) captains, seven (7) lieutenants, 23 sergeants and 148 police officers, in addition to civilian personnel. After sufficient experience in the department, specialization is available in Patrol, Investigations, Juvenile Services, Motorcycle Traffic Enforcement, Accident Investigation, Vice-Narcotic Enforcement, Gang Unit, Community Impact Unit, or Canine Handler. An outstanding in-service training program provides officers with extensive, continuous instruction in basic and specialized police techniques.
JOB OVERVIEW
Under the general supervision of a sergeant or designee, Level I Reserve Police Officers perform respective law enforcement duties in a support role. Duties include performing a variety of peace officer duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property, crime prevention and suppression. Reserve Police Officers also have the opportunity to perform specialized assignments to include, but are not limited to, prisoner transport, gang suppression, DUI enforcement, or street crime prevention that target specific problem areas.
The Garden Grove Police Department offers a certification process that allows Level I Reserve Police Officers to be eligible for promotion to a full-time police officer after a minimum of 200 hours in our Field Training Program, successful completion of a POST-approved Basic or Level I Academy, and acceptable evaluation and recommendation from the field training officer and sergeant.
This is a great opportunity to serve the community of Garden Grove and become part of a law enforcement organization that is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of its citizens.
Under general supervision, police officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work within a community policing philosophy; control traffic flow; enforce state and local laws and ordinances; and perform investigative work.
EDUCATION: High school graduate or successful completion of the GED (General Educational Development) exam.Candidates must possess a valid POST Basic certificate, Basic Academy certificate, or Level I module certificate from a California POST-approved reserve academy. A valid copy of the California POST Level I module certificate, POST Basic Academy certificate, or a POST Basic certificate must be attached to the online application.
AGE: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older at time of appointment
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Must be in excellent condition and physically capable of performing all tasks required of a police officer; fitness standards must be maintained throughout employment as a police officer.
VISION: Bilateral vision must be at least 20/100 correctable to 20/30 with no evidence of color blindness.
HEARING: Hearing aids are not acceptable. Applicants with an average hearing loss of 26 dB or more in the better ear in the 500 to 2000 c.p.s. range, and 46 dB in the 3000 c.p.s. range in the other ear are disqualified. (ANSI standard).
WORK AUTHORIZATION: Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States under federal law.
DRIVER'S LICENSE & DRIVING RECORD: Applicants must possess a valid California Class "C" driver's license and an acceptable driving record prior to and throughout employment. An acceptable driving record is one that has three (3) or fewer DMV points issued within the past five (5) years, and no more than one (1) DUI within the past ten (10) years.
ADDITIONAL ABILITIES & SKILLS: Applicants must demonstrate strong customer service skills and that they possess the ability to: pay close attention to detail; understand and accurately apply oral and written orders or instructions, laws, departmental policies and procedures; effectively communicate, both orally and in writing; and work closely and interact cooperatively and effectively with City staff members, our diverse citizens and representatives of other agencies.
BILINGUAL SKILLS: Applicants possessing the ability to speak Spanish, Vietnamese, or Korean are highly desirable.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be legally authorized to carry a firearm and have no felony convictions.
HOW TO APPLYApplications may be completed online by visiting www.ggcity.org/hr. Questions regarding this recruitment should be sent to ggjobs@ggcity.org. Operating hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Online application packet must include:
- A completed online employment application,
- An attached copy of a valid California POST Level I module, POST Basic Academy, or POST Basic certificate,
- Responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
The job application must be completely filled out. A resume may be submitted but cannot substitute for the application or for some of the other required information. Be sure to detail any education, training or other relevant course work that would make you a particularly strong candidate.
Your application will be reviewed very carefully, and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to further testing.
APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE COMMUNICATION THROUGH EMAIL ONLY. Applicants should be diligent in checking their email and spam mail as all notices regarding their status in the current recruitment will be emailed to them.
SELECTION PROCESS
- APPLICATION SCREENING
- PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST - tentatively scheduled for March 22, 2026
- PANEL INTERVIEW - tentatively scheduled for March 22, 2026
- THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
- COMPUTER VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS (CVSA) EXAMINATION
- PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
- PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION (which includes a back x-ray, drug and alcohol screening test)
The City of Garden Grove will administer the Physical Agility Test. The Physical Agility Test and Panel Interview may take place on the same day. More information will be available as the recruitment progresses.
The selection process takes approximately 180 days from initial application to final selection depending on the duration of each step during the selection process. Some of the steps may take longer than anticipated due to availability and scheduling.
Applicants who fail any part of the selection process will not be considered for the position.
Candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process must contact the Human Resources Department at ggjobs@ggcity.org at least one week prior to any test dates.
RE-APPLICATION
Candidates who applied for the Reserve Police Officer - Level I position with the City of Garden Grove in the past and did not pass the following tests in the selection process may re-apply as indicated:
- Physical Agility Test: May apply as often as given.
- Panel Interview: Applicant must wait twelve months to re-apply.
- Background Investigation (including CVSA exam): Applicant must wait twelve months to re-apply.
- Psychological Evaluation: Applicant must wait twelve months to re-apply.
WHO TO CONTACT
For further questions, please contact Corporal Benjamin Elizondo at bene@ggcity.org or Human Resources Analyst Ashleigh Anderson Camba at ashleighc@ggcity.org.
NEPOTISM POLICY
The City has adopted a Nepotism Policy. Please refer to the Garden Grove Municipal Code 2.44.440 Nepotism Policy for more information.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Garden Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, religion, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, non-disqualifying disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or other protected class covered by appropriate law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
Per Government Code 3100, in the event of a disaster, employees of the City of Garden Grove are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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