Volunteer Police Reserve Officer

Responsibilities

• Provide general security, traffic control and public relations for community functions such as the Festival in the Park, parades, Night to Unite, and other community events.
• Assist the Police and Fire Departments with general security, traffic control and public relations in times of natural disaster and major emergencies.
• Assist licensed officers with general security, traffic control, as needed, at motor vehicle accidents, medical calls and other calls as requested by licensed officers.
• Receive training during ride‑alongs with licensed police officers for the purpose of gaining additional knowledge and experience.
• Assist the Police Department staff, as needed and requested, with non‑priority calls.
• Assist the Police Department with administrative duties.
• Volunteer a minimum of eight (8) hours a month, attend meetings and training as requested by the Reserve Coordinator.
• Reserve Officers assist with prisoner transports, vehicle lockouts, vehicle impounds, medical assists, animal calls and community outreach events.

• Be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a strong desire to serve the City of Mounds View.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Possess a valid class D state driver’s license and have a good driving record.
• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
• Pass a thorough background check, including a criminal history check.

• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in written form.
• Ability to write reports or document incidents, with training provided.
• Ability to make a positive contribution to the department by working cooperatively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to respond to or assist with basic calls for service, community events and emergency medical situations, with training provided.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Police Department staff and the general public.
• Ability to participate in department training sessions and community events at the required levels.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, common sense, trustworthiness and honesty.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Employees are required to perform the duties of this job in an office environment with intermittent standing, walking, reaching, pulling, typing/data entry, talking, hearing, and close and distance vision. Hazardous physical conditions, hazardous materials, extreme temperatures, intense noise, and travel may be required. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non‑essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non‑essential job duties.

Note:

Felony and gross misdemeanor convictions will render applicant ineligible. Certain petty misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions may render applicant ineligible.