Position Summary:
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Reserve Forces Detail is encompassed by community members who volunteer their time and energy to fulfill many of the roles which are traditionally handled by full-time, Deputy Sheriffs. Our Reserve Deputy Sheriffs undergo the same hiring standards as full-time Deputies and work alongside them in support of every aspect of the Department operations.
Essential Functions:
- Takes action, as deemed appropriate and within the guidelines of the law and departmental policy, in response to any public offense committed to which there is immediate danger to person or property or of the escape of the perpetrator of such offense whether on or off duty.
- Performs law enforcement administrative and operational duties such as writing reports, maintaining logs and other records.
- Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures resulting from changes in laws or other legal mandates affecting functional area of assignment.
- Takes responsibility for and maintains all equipment, including weapons, ammunition, and other specialized law enforcement equipment; attends required training; and maintains proficiency in all issued equipment.
- Responds to emergent situations such as natural disasters, civil unrest, or other tactical situations to protect lives and prevent criminal acts.
- Appears in court to testify in legal proceedings.
- Performs collateral duties as assigned.
- Performs community-based policing, interacts with community residents, and engages in collaborative problem solving.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Applicants will be required to submit their documents during the background investigation.
- A valid California class “C” driver license is required to perform job-related essential functions. Must possess a current, non-expired California class “C” driver license or above at the time of application.
- Successful applicants will be required to submit a copy of their valid driver license during the background investigation. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. An applicant’s driving record within the past 36 months will be evaluated.
- Option I: A current Level I or Level II reserve peace officer with at least two years of continuous peace officer experience in a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified law enforcement agency and must have a current and valid California P.O.S.T. certificate OR Proof of Eligibility (POE) issued by P.O.S.T OR a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Reserve Module II academy certificate of completion at the time of application.
- Option II: A current full-time or former peace officer with at least two years of continuous peace officer experience in a California P.O.S.T. certified law enforcement agency and must have a current and valid California P.O.S.T. certificate (not previously expired) at the time of application. Former Peace Officers who qualify under this option must apply within three years from their separation date.
- Option III: Completed the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department academy within the last three years.
- Must have completed the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department academy within the last three years OR possess a current and valid California P.O.S.T. certificate (not previously expired) OR have active Peace Officer status with a California P.O.S.T. Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced certificate(s) OR Proof of Eligibility (POE) issued by P.O.S.T at the time of application.
