Assignments

The primary assignment for all Reserve Police Officers is uniformed patrol. Service to the community as a patrol officer has been the foundation of the existence of our reserve program for over 50 years.

All trainee Level-I Reserve Police Officers must complete the standard departmental Field Training Program and complete a 400 hour patrol evaluation period before becoming eligible to seek California POST certification as a Level-I Reserve Police Officer.

Trainee Level-II Reserve Police Officers start their training in the departmental Field Training Program. The career path for Level-II officers is often customized based on the officer's interest, goals, and the needs of the Police Department.

After completing a departmental Field Training Program and with the approval of the Reserve Program Coordinator, and in most cases the appropriate Unit Supervisor, a certified Level-I or a trained Level-II Reserve Police Officer may seek assignment to the following special duty positions:

  • Background Investigator

  • Bicycle Mounted Enforcement Team (BMET) Officer

  • Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer

  • Detective Bureau Investigator

  • DUI Task Force

  • Graffiti Task Force Officer

  • Mounted Enforcement Team Officer

  • Multiple Enforcement Team (Gang Detail) Officer

  • Range Master/Armour

  • Regional Auto Theft (SANCATT) Task Force Officer

  • Tactical Medic or Tactical Physician (SWAT Auxiliary)

  • Traffic Officer (non-motorcycle)

  • Vice or Narcotics Officer

  • Warrant/Fugitive Detail Officer

Assignment to many of these assignments is competitive and positions may be limited. Skills, job performance, education, and seniority may play a role in the selection process. Skill level and tenured general patrol experience are key factors to successful placement in these specialty assignments. Time in these assignments depends on a variety of factors.