Reserve Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location : Hayward Police Department - 300 West Winton Avenue, Hayward, CA
Job Type: Temp Non-benefited
Job Number: P200R-2018-03
Department: Hayward Police Department
Division: Patrol Division
Opening Date: 04/11/2018
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The City of Hayward invites applications for Reserve Officer.
Final filing date: Continuous, Reserve officers work on a voluntary basis. Time
requirements are a minimum of 16 hours pre month. There are currently 25 openings for
reserve officers.
The Department: The Hayward Police Department is comprised of a staff of 197 full-time
and 23 Reserve sworn personnel and 124 professional staff. The department supports a
Community Policing philosophy and offers excellent promotional and special assignment
opportunities. Reserve officers enjoy a minimum of 9 training days per year.
The Position: Duties include a wide variety of law enforcement assignments, including but
not limited to patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation, and radio
communication. These require operating a patrol vehicle, arresting and citing violators of
laws, writing reports, testifying in court and providing information to the public. Reserve
officers that are interested in performing communication dispatch duties are invited to
apply. Safety equipment is provided at no cost. A three-year commitment to the Reserve
Bureau is desirable.
Minimum Qualifications
ENTRY AND LATERAL EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Experience and Certification: No experience or POST certification for entry level, Level III
Reserve Officer. Level II Reserve Officer must have have a valid Level II POST certification,
or be enrolled in Level II module. A Level I Reserve Officer must have a Basic POST
Academy certificate, or be enrolled in the Level I module.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Licenses: Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Free of any felony convictions.
• A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (Government Code Para. 1031).
• Not less than 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Must meet all Department medical, physical and psychological standards.
• Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Scheduled minimum 16 hours as mandated by POST.
Supplemental Information
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
1. Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application.
2. Pre-qualifying background questionnaire via Survey Monkey to determine the eligibility to advance in the process.
3. POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Exam, that candidates must receive a score of 46 or higher to advance in the process.
4. Physical Agility Test where all components of the event must be passed in order to continue to the next phase of the process.
5. Computer administered writing skills examination (different from the POST written examination) designed to evaluate your writing skills and abilities.
6. Oral Panel Interview where candidates will be interviewed by a qualifications appraisal panel to determine ranking on the Reserve Officer Eligibility List.
7. Those candidates ranking highest on the Reserve Officer Eligibility List, will be granted a selection interview where they will be interviewed by the Personnel and Training Administrator of the Hayward Police Department.
8. Those candidates deemed most highly qualified from the selection interview
may be invited to interview with the Chief of Police.
9. Final selection and job offer is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive police background investigation, including personal history, prior job performance and activities that may negatively affect job performance, as well a medical examination and psychological examination.
APPLICATIONS: Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com.
The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
A Certified Age Friendly Employer
Learn more about the mission of the Age Friendly Institute
Benefits Overview
This summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time City employees. As indicated in the 2025 Benefit Summary, some employee groups have different benefits based upon negotiated agreements. Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Your choice of CalPERS Medical Plan (with generous employer contribution)
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members)
• Dental Insurance (plans available through Delta Dental or United Concordia)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)
• Other Employee-Paid benefits include pet insurance and discount plans, pre-paid legal, etc.

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01
Please answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses must support the work experience listed on your application and resume.Responses should be sufficiently detailed to assist in evaluating your qualifications for this position. Writing 'see resume' or 'N/A' is not a sufficient response.I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.

• Yes
• No

02
Do you understand that this position requires the following Special Qualifications:Free of any felony convictions.Legally authorized to work in the United States as outlined by federal law.Age, not less than 21 years at time of appointment.Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30.Must pass a background investigation and polygraph exam.Must meet all Department medical, physical, and psychological standards.

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess a High School diploma or G.E.D.?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?

• Yes, I possess a California Driver's License
• I possess a driver's license outside of California and am able to obtain a California Driver's License by date of hire.
• No, I do not possess a California Driver's License and not able to obtain on by date of hire.

05
Will you be at least 21 years old at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have a POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery - PELLETB (score 46 or higher) or National Testing Network - NTN (score Video 65%, Reading 70%, Writing 70%) dated within the last 12 months? If so, have you attached a copy of your score with your employment application.

• Yes, I have attached my qualifying PELLETB score that has a T-Score of 46 or higher.
• Yes, I have attached my qualifying NTN score (in lieu of the PELLETB) and routed it to the City of Hayward through the NTN portal.
• No, I do not have a qualifying score and plan to test with this agency.

07
Have you taken and passed the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) physical agility exam (minimum score of 320 required), including a 1 1/2 mile run within the last 12 months? If so, have you attached a copy with your employment application.*If you have only passed one portion (run or WSTB) you can still select "yes" to this questions and attach the document as these will all be reviewed. You will be excused from the portion you passed.

• Yes, I have attached BOTH my qualifying WSTB score and 1.5 mile run score.
• Yes, I have attached my qualifying WSTB score ONLY.
• Yes, I have attached my qualifying 1.5 mile run score ONLY.
• No, I do not have a qualifying WSTB score or qualifying 1.5 mile run score and plan to test with this agency.

Required Question