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
Department: Police
Immediate Supervisor: Police Sergeant
Pay Grade:
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Last Updated: (date) 10/29/02
Positions Supervised: N/A
Position Summary
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.
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.