Reserve Police Officer

About the Role

The Glendale Police Department Reserve Program invites community members to serve as volunteer Reserve Police Officers. Reserve Officers wear the same uniform and perform the same duties as regular Police Officers, but on a part-time volunteer basis.

Volunteer position -- compensation at $36.90/hr for court appearances and approved assignments only.

Time commitment: Minimum 32 hours/month during field training (first year), then 16 hours/month thereafter.

Essential Functions

• Respond to calls for service (accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats)
• Administer first aid; interview witnesses, suspects and victims; prepare written reports
• Apprehend suspects; enforce traffic laws; investigate accidents
• Investigate juvenile matters; serve warrants and subpoenas; testify in court

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Valid Class C California driver's license
• Minimum 21 years old at time of appointment as Police Officer
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• No felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude
• Must reside within 60 miles of Glendale Civic Center within 4 months

Selection Process

1. Written Exam: Law Enforcement Frontline National via NationalTestingNetwork.com -- deadline October 20, 2026
2. Physical Agility Test: October 10, 2026
3. Preliminary Background Questionnaire
4. Oral Interview (100% weight; minimum 70% passing score)
5. Background Investigation (polygraph + Livescan fingerprinting)

Veteran's Credit: Attach DD-214 to application.

Medical/Psychological

All finalists must pass a pre-placement medical exam and psychological evaluation.