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.
If you need accommodation with the application process, please call 763.635.1000.

Important Facts about Information on your Employment Application  

 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

ESSENTIAL
Standing 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 IMPORTANT
Balancing                                                                    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 IMPORTANT
Exposure 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.