Volunteer - Public Safety Reserve Peace Officer

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## Description

Positions in this class assist police staff with a wide range of tasks

that are crucial to the department\'s daily operations. This is a

volunteer position and does not offer any compensation.\

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Reserve Officers are integral to the operations of the Apache Junction

Police Department, providing essential support to the Patrol division.

These volunteer officers work alongside our full-time staff, improving

efficiency and contributing to the department\'s overall mission.

## Essential Duties

Reserve Officer Functions

• Proactive patrol
• Assist with traffic control on police scenes and during events
• Participate in police-related community events
• Assist in routine tasks around the department
• Requirements for this role include:**\
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds
• Must be AZPOST certified
• Must complete FTO within the Apache Junction Police Department
• Ability to communicate clearly through police radios
• Ability to take direction and adhere to chain of command during
  
  

field operations

• Reservesin this unit must:**\
• Possess a valid drivers license
• Follow oral and written instructions accurately
• Possess strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Attend required meetings and trainings
  
  

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• Contact**: **Lieutenant Painter, 480-982-8260 ext.
  
  

2647,[mpainter@apachejunctionaz.gov]{tabindex="0"}**\

• Commitment:**A minimum of one year of service is required, with a
  
  

commitment of at least 20 hours per month.\

• Days of Work Week:**Seven (7) Days a Week\
• Hours**: Hours Will Vary
  
  

## Minimum Qualifications

Must be 21 or more years old. Current AZPOST certified or attending an

Arizona law enforcement academy. Out-of-state certified officers will be

reviewed on a\

case-by-case basis.\

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Applicants Must Complete

• Oral Board Interview
• Background Investigation
• Psychological Evaluation
• Polygraph
• AZPOST Medical Evaluation