What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reserve Police Officer position at City of Palmer?
Volunteer police work in the protection of life and property, preservation of peace through the enforcement of laws and ordinances and fostering public relations through interaction during community events.
Reserve Police Officers are unpaid volunteer community members that after successful testing, may be required to interact with victims, criminal suspects, departmental employees, and the general public. After successful completion of a field training program they must have a general knowledge of laws, rules, and court decisions relating to criminal/victim rights, civil rights, criminal justice and law enforcement procedures; knowledge of scientific methods of crime detection, criminal identification and radio communication; knowledge of governing laws and ordinances; knowledge of the geography of the town; the ability to maintain cooperative relationships with City officials and the general public; ability to write clearly and accurately; ability to testify clearly and accurately in court; resourcefulness and sound judgment in emergencies; the Reserve Police Officer must be characterized by personal and professional integrity.
Reserve Police Officers are unpaid volunteer community members that after successful testing, may be required to interact with victims, criminal suspects, departmental employees, and the general public. After successful completion of a field training program they must have a general knowledge of laws, rules, and court decisions relating to criminal/victim rights, civil rights, criminal justice and law enforcement procedures; knowledge of scientific methods of crime detection, criminal identification and radio communication; knowledge of governing laws and ordinances; knowledge of the geography of the town; the ability to maintain cooperative relationships with City officials and the general public; ability to write clearly and accurately; ability to testify clearly and accurately in court; resourcefulness and sound judgment in emergencies; the Reserve Police Officer must be characterized by personal and professional integrity.
- Assist regular officers as they patrol the City of Palmer to preserve the peace, prevent criminal operations and enforce traffic and other state laws and city ordinances.
- Volunteer a minimum of 16 hours per month and be available during community events such as parades, the state fair, or critical incidents where additional manpower is needed.
- Prepare police reports and other required documents to support prosecution.
- Collect, categorize, and process evidence.
- Photograph and diagram crime scenes
- Operate electronic investigative equipment as required.
- Be cognizant of data recovery/forensic techniques and resources.
- Testify in court or other proceedings as required.
- Maintain confidentiality as required.
- Develop and maintain relations with personnel of other agencies.
- Perform other duties as directed.
- High school diploma
- Ability to clearly articulate both orally and in writing
- No criminal arrests
- Must be able to maintain an APSIN security clearance.
- Must maintain required certifications such as: National Incident Command Systems, First Responder First-Aid/CPR/AED, etc.
- Valid Alaska Driver's License
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF ACTIONS BEING PERFORMED BY PERSON(S) WHO HAVE VOLUNTEERED FOR THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST. ALL REQUI REMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
