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What is the job of a reserve police officer?
It is being there when you are needed, augmenting the police force, helping people, and meeting the challenge of keeping our City a safe and productive place to live. If you thrive on challenge, if you think you can act independently, you may have what it takes to be a Reserve Police Officer in Foster City.
The Position
As a Reserve Police Officer, you will be assigned to the Patrol Division where your primary duties will include:
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The protection of life and property
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The enforcement of laws and ordinances
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Other Law Enforcement and Community Oriented tasks.
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As you gain experience in enforcement, you will also gain experience in a variety of special assignments.
Requirements
You must be available for duty to assist the City in case of disaster or state of emergency, or whenever there may be a crisis and supplemental officers are needed. You will be required to perform a minimum of 16 hours of duty a month. This may be accomplished several ways, including monthly unit meetings, in-service training, and patrol duties.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or G.E.D.
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18 years of age at time of application
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U.S. citizen or have applied for citizenship one year prior to application
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Must be physically fit, with vision acceptably corrected to 20/20
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No felony convictions
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Must possess a valid California Driver's License
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A graduate of, or currently enrolled in a Reserve Level III course or possess a POST Basic certificate
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Successfully pass a written and physical agility test
Selection Process
Qualified applicants will be invited to an oral board that will include a short written examination. Candidate's overall score must be 70% or greater to be placed on the Eligibility List. The Department will then select candidates from the Eligibility List and then conduct:
Failure to pass any portion will result in disqualification.
Training
Newly appointed Reserve Police Officers will have already successfully completed Reserve Level III class before entering their position as a Reserve Police Officer. Upon completing Reserve Level II training, the Reserve Police Officer will work in full uniform with a Field Training Officer. Each month there is a required unit meeting where you will also receive In-Service Training, the same training that is required for regular officers.
Once you have completed probation and field training, you may take the oral exam for Level I Reserve Officer. As a Level I Reserve Officer you may work patrol alone, as a single Reserve Officer unit, while providing relief for the City's regular force.
Benefits
The Foster City Police Department boasts a highly progressive Reserve Unit. Opportunities to work in varied assignments are also available as the need demands. You may be eligible to work TRAINING, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS, RECRUITING, YOUTH SERVICES, BICYCLE, TRAFFIC, CRIME PREVENTION, and various undercover assignments. This will help increase your personnel management skills and abilities for use in both the Reserve program, as well as in private industry. As you progress in your skills, knowledge and experience, you may also progress within the ranks of the Reserve program through promotions.
The work you do as a Reserve Police Officer is needed and appreciated by the community. Surveys in Foster City have shown that a large majority of the residents feel positive about, and support the work done by their police force. The job itself is exciting and worthwhile.
How to Apply
Application forms may be obtained at
Foster City Police Department or Personnel Office/City Hall
1030 East Hillsdale Blvd 610 Foster City Blvd.
Foster City, Ca 94404 Foster City, Ca. 94404
Return the completed forms to the Foster City Police Department; attention Recruitment Unit.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the Reserve Officer Program, please give us a call at the number listed below, or send us an email.
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