Patrol Division B includes seven units which provide support to other police programs and operations. The major responsibilities of Patrol Division B are Watch 1 and Watch 3 field patrols, Reserve Police Officers, the Canine Team and the Pier Unit.
Reserve Police Officers
Level II
Level II Reserve Officers will work a minimum of 12 hours per month in various assignments - uniform and plain clothes. In addition to emergency and general law enforcement duties, may be assigned to transport prisoners, priority patrol projects, special events and activities, and to work other duties within various divisions as assigned by the Chief of Police, Operation Commander, Watch Commander, or Reserve Corps. Coordinator. Reserve Police Officers while on duty and under the immediate supervision of a regular Police Officer, have the same law enforcement powers. They can be assigned to the prevention and detection of crime, and in doing so, have the authority to perform the same general enforcement functions as the regular Police Officers with whom they are assigned.
Level III
Level III Reserves will have Peace Officer powers of arrest while on duty 826.6(a)(3) P.C. Level III Reserves will be deployed and authorized to carry out limited duties not requiring general law enforcement powers in the routine performance of their duties.
All Reserve Police Officers will be required to attend monthly business training meetings and may be required to attend monthly firearms training and comply with all the requirements of the Reserve Police Officer Field Training and Evaluation Program Manual.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs law enforcement and crime prevention work, controls traffic, enforces Federal, State and Local laws, performs special assignments in the investigation of adult and juvenile offenses and complaints; patrols assigned areas and answers calls for the protection of life, private property, and the enforcement of City, County and State laws; conducts preliminary investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups, vehicle accidents, and deaths; directs traffic including regulation of vehicle flow in emergencies or congested situations; stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of law; issues citations and makes arrests as required; prepares reports of arrests made; investigations conducted and illegal incidents observed; investigates suspicious persons and circumstances; appears in court to present evidence and testimony; apprehends and arrests criminals; assists in the transportation of criminals; conducts business and house checks; enforces business license requirements; attempts to resolve citizen complaints; participates in law enforcement and safety classes; serves warrants and subpoenas; responds to emergency calls; conducts test for drunken drivers; assists in the training of new officers; may be assigned as a motor police officer; patrols on a motorcycle in the detection of traffic offenses; conducts follow up investigations of motor vehicle accidents and incidents; may serve as board member of duty traffic accident committee; and performs related duties as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Law enforcement procedures, techniques and equipment; applicable State, County and local codes and ordinances; geography of local area.
Ability to observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places; use and care of firearms; think and act quickly in emergencies and judge situations and people accurately; learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations; prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports; meet physical employment standards prescribed in the Industrial Relations and Insurance Support Services job analysis; learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; and provide proof of United States citizenship.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum 20 years of age at the time of academy completion.
Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate Must possess a valid California Driver License.
Level II applicants must have attended or be willing to complete a P.O.S.T. Certified Level I or II Basic Reserve Academy upon appointment. Level III Applicants must have attended or be willing to attend a P.O.S.T. Certified 832.6 P.C. 64 hour class, upon appointment.
Must meet the physical standards established for the class of Police Officer with the city as determined by medical examination. Bilateral vision must be 20/100 correctable to 20/30 with no evidence of color blindness. Hearing aids are not acceptable. Applicants with an average hearing loss of 26 db or more in the better ear in the 500 to 2000 c.p.s. range, and 46 db in the 300 c.p.s. range are disqualified (A.N.S.I. Standard)
Selection and Procedure:
Applicants will be closely reviewed for relevant education, experience and training. Qualifying applicants will be invited to the testing process consisting of the following components:
- Written examination (pass/fail)
- Physical Agility Test (pass/fail)
- Firearms Proficiency Test (pass/fail)
- Oral Board Interview (100%)
Applicants must pass all phases of the above testing process to have their name placed on the employment list. Once on the eligibility list, candidates must complete the selection process by passing the background investigation, security clearance, psychological examination, medical examination, polygraph examination (which may used to clarify criminal activity, narcotic and alcohol usage, and integrity), and an interview with the Chief of Police.
Canine Team
The Redondo Beach Police Department established their Canine Team in the late 1970s with the purchase of two German Shephards....Kaiser and Oscar. These dogs were followed by Bishop, Donar, Alex, Boris, Mike, Boomer, Bear, Andrej, and Arko.
Today the city is protected by Canine Valor, Kona and Dak.
The purpose and function of the Canine Program is to deter the crime element within the city. When the criminals see our dogs...they know there is no escape. As the saying goes You can run...but you cant hide.
Each year the Canine Team hosts a competition at Redondo Union High School. Approximately forty Canine Teams from the southwest region of the United States come and vie for Top Dog honors. This Canine Trial is usually held the second Saturday in May. We look forward to seeing you there and introducing you to our partners!
Pier Unit
The Pier Unit responds to requests for emergency assistance and information along the waterfront, beach & bike paths, and King Harbor.
