As a sworn reserve officer, you will perform all the duties and responsibilities of a career police officer on a volunteer, part-time basis.

You will also fulfill a critical need during emergencies and special events that range from presidential visits to community concerts, when normal police resources are overburdened. During a shift, you will typically be assigned to work with another reserve officer or with a career officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

·  Service commitment of 20 hours a month.

·  Patrol the city's commercial, industrial, residential districts and waterways, working closely with the community and other public safety agencies to proactively preserve the peace and promote public safety.

·  Assist citizens.

·  Issue citations to violators.

·  Respond to calls for service within the Oakland city limits.

·  First responder to most emergency situations

·  Accurately document activities in written reports and statements, and provide court testimony.

·  Investigate crimes such as burglary, robbery, assault, vandalism, domestic disputes, and disturbing the peace.

Minimum Qualifications

·  Possess a High School diploma or G.E.D.

·  Be 20-1/2 at the time of the written test

·  Have a valid California Driver’s License by date of hire.

·  Have no felony convictions or other convictions which would prevent carrying a gun.

·  Be a U.S. citizen or in the citizenship application process.