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City of Mounds View Volunteer Police Reserve Officer in Mounds View, Minnesota
Volunteer Police Reserve Officer
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Volunteer Police Reserve Officer
Salary
$0.00 Hourly
Location
Mounds View
Job Type
Seasonal
Job Number
202500068
Department
Police
Division
PD Admin
Opening Date
09/15/2025
Closing Date
4/30/2026 11:59 AM Central
Description
Benefits
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Primary Objective of Position
To ensure a secure, aware and involved community by uniting law enforcement and residents. To provide a variety of support services to the community and the Police Department in a non-sworn, volunteer capacity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reserve Officers conduct uniformed patrols of residential and business districts in a marked police vehicle. Reserve Officers are not licensed peace officers and do not carry a firearm.
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.
Other Work Functions (Illustrative Only):
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications / Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Be at least 18 years of age and a US 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
Note: Felony and gross misdemeanor convictions will render applicant’s ineligible. Certain petty misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions may render applicant’s ineligible.
Reserve Officers will be trained to perform patrol duties through a combination of classroom and on-the-job field training. Field Training is a formalized on-the-job training experience for recruit reserve officers under the guidance of experienced police officers. The pace of field training will be determined by their ability to comprehend and demonstrate knowledge as well as availability to complete ride-alongs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
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.
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.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:
Function:24% or Less25% - 49%50%-74%75% or more
Office environment
x
Sitting, standing
x
Walking, reaching, pulling
x
Typing/data entry
x
Talking, hearing
x
Close and distance vision
x
Color vision, depth perception, accommodation, field of vision
x
Hazardous physical conditions
x
Atmospheric Conditions
x
Hazardous materials
x
Extreme temperatures
x
Intense noisex
Travel
X
Environmental
X
Very Heavy Work (in excess of 50 pounds of force)
X
Seasonal staff are eligible for the following benefits:
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST). One hour of ESST is earned for every 30 hours worked.
Minnesota Paid Leave (MNPL). There is a bi-weekly payroll deduction for MNPL benefit.
If hired, please refer to the City’s Personnel Manual for details on these benefits.