Police Reserve Officers

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Level I

Designated
Level I reserve officers may work alone and perform the same duties as a regular officer. Designated Level I's is the only reserve status which has the same 24 hour a day authority as a regular officer, all other reserve levels have peace officer powers only while working. They must hold a Basic Certificate (from a standard police academy) or its equivalency (modular format academy- minimum of 727 hours combined). Successful completion of Reserve Academy Modules I, II, and III is the equivalency of the Basic Course.

Non-Designated
Non-designated Level I reserve officers may work alone and perform the same duties as a regular officer. They must graduate from a Basic Course or its equivalency (modular format academy). As mentioned above, the primary difference between Designated and Non-designated Level I reserve officers is that Designated Level I reserve officers are granted peace officer authority 24 hours a day (just like regular officers) while Non-designated Level I reserve officers only have peace officer authority while on duty.

Learning domains for Level I

Level II

Level III

Apply to become a Reserve Police Officer

1. Application

Complete and sign a City of Walnut Creek employment application. E-mail to Lieutenant Harvey Kuo: Kuo@walnutcreekpd.com

2. Interviews

Applicants must pass two rounds of oral interviews.

a. The first-round interview checks your ability to perform special tasks required for this position.
b. If you pass the first-round interview, you will take part in an oral interview with the Department's command staff.

3. Background Checks

Background checks include:

a. Criminal history
b. Driving record
c. Education
d. Past (and current) employment
e. Credit history

4. Medical and Mental Health Evaluation

Applicants must get medical and mental health examinations to make sure they meet the requirements of a Reserve Police Officer.

5. Polygraph Exams

The City of Walnut Creek may ask a candidate to take a polygraph exam as part of the selection process.

Training

Reserve officers must maintain a minimum of 24 hours of Continuous Professional Training (CPT) over a two-year period to satisfy POST Requirements. The department also requires active reserve officers to attend and demonstrate proficiency in monthly training exercises. Many of the topics covered in department training exceed the POST requirements.

Some of the topics covered in monthly training sessions include:

Firearms/Firearms Training Simulator
Defensive Tactics
Baton/Impact Weapons
Chemical Agents/TASER
First Aid/CPR
Pursuit Driving
Driver Awareness
Tactical Building Entry/Search
Active Shooter
Low-Risk/High-Risk Traffic Stops
Scenarios
Crowd Control
Domestic Violence
Hazardous Materials

The training curriculum mirrors that given to the regular officers. It is taught by POST certified instructors from the various training teams within the department. In addition to all required training blocks, reserve officers are welcome to attend any elective training offered to regular officers.

Contact

If you have questions about the Reserve program, contact:

Reserve Lieutenant Harvey Kuo at Kuo@walnutcreekpd.com
Reserve Sergeant Dennis Davis at DDavis@walnutcreekpd.com
Phone: (925) 943-5800