Reserve Officer

The Woodbury Police Reserve Unit is comprised of volunteer citizens who assist the Police Department in a variety of public safety situations. Reserve Officers participate in initial training as well as ongoing training to prepare them for the situations they may face. After successful completion of initial training, Reserve Officers contribute a minimum of 10 hours of volunteer service each month.  The Reserve Officer is a non-sworn, uniformed member of the Police Department. Reserve Officers do not carry firearms and do not have authority to make arrests; however, they serve in critical roles that augment the work of sworn police officers. Reserve Officers drive a marked police squad car accompanied by a partner, or ride along with a sworn officer. Applications are accepted on a year-round basis.  Candidates will be contacted when openings occur.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Transport prisoners to jail 
• Inventory contents of impounded vehicles
• Assist with crime scene/accident scene security and traffic control
• Handle vehicle lockout and motorist assist calls
• Handle animal control calls 
• Patrol parks
• Participate in required training activities
• Provide added security and police presence at community events
• Safely operate Police Department vehicles
• Respond to non-hazardous calls and general assistance in all areas of police work as directed by a shift supervisor

Candidates must: 

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Commit to a minimum of 10 hours of volunteer service per month.
• Be in generally good physical condition, able to perform basic Police Reserve functions, which can include spending several hours on patrol duty in a squad car, participating in physical/defensive training exercises, standing at a post at community events or crime/accident scenes for extended periods of time, and some lifting/handling of police and safety equipment.
• Demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate sound judgment while providing general uniformed patrol.
• Demonstrate teamwork and a willingness to function in constantly changing conditions and activities. 
• Possess basic computer skills and be familiar with working on a computer in a Windows environment.
• Possess critical thinking skills and be able to follow prescribed department protocols and procedures.
• Be able to work effectively and respectfully with Department leadership and sworn officers.
• Be able to represent the Woodbury Police Department in a positive, professional manner when interacting with the general public.
• Be able to perform all essential position functions under the working conditions as described.
• Be available to work shifts on weekends and late at night.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in outside weather conditions including adverse climatic conditions as well as working in an office setting and driving city vehicles.   The employee occasionally works near animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet in office and field settings.