San Leandro Municipal Code Art. 3 General Requirements

The minimum selection standards for a Police Reserve Officer in the State of California are designated by the POST (Police Officers Standards and Training) Administrative Manual.

(a) A Reserve Officer must never have been convicted of a felony.

(b) A Reserve Officer must be fingerprinted, and classifiable prints must be submitted to the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(c) A Reserve Officer must be:

(1) A citizen of the United States.

(2) At least 18 years old.

(3) Fingerprinted (as described above).

(4) Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.

(5) A high school graduate, or pass the G.E.D.

(6) Found, after examination by a licensed physician or surgeon, to be free from physical, emotional or mental conditions which might adversely affect their exercise of service as a police officer.

(d) Prior to appointment each Reserve must be interviewed by the Department Head or their representative.

(a) In addition to the requirements designated in the POST Administrative Manual, a Reserve must successfully complete each of the following:

(1) An oral board examination.

(2) A physical agility examination.

(3) Module A, B1 and B2 necessary for appointment to Level 2 Reserve Officer as defined in Section 832 P.C.

(4) A polygraph examination.

(5) A psychiatric examination.

(b) The guidelines to be used in the selection process based upon these requirements will be determined by the Reserve Program Manager.

A Reserve Officer must have and maintain a telephone.

A Reserve Officer must possess a valid California Drivers License.

A Reserve Officer must possess a valid Basic First Aid Certificate and a valid CPR card.