Los Alamitos Reserve Police Officers perform the same duties and possess the same powers of arrest as regular Police Officers, while on duty. In addition to routine patrol, Reserve Officers are assigned to special events for traffic enforcement, crowd control, bike patrol and other special assignments. This program is designed for individuals from a variety of professions who want to serve the community while remaining in their current profession. Los Alamitos Reserve Police Officers are considered part-time employees and earn from $9.00 to $11.00 per hour. They are required to meet the same hiring, background, medical and psychological standards as regular officers. All police equipment and uniforms are provided for Reserve Officers by the department.

Recruitment for qualified, dedicated Reserve Officers is on-going. To qualify, you must be a citizen of the United States, be a high school graduate or have a GED, be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid California Driver’s License, and must not have any felony convictions. Applicants must have completed the POST Basic Academy.

For more information regarding employment opportunities for Reserve Officers, please call the Los Alamitos Police Department and ask to speak to the Reserve Coordinator. Applications are available at the Police Department front desk.