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quick question for some of our LEOs, I have a Level III POST certificate, I am trying to figure out what to do with it. I know some various departments hire level IIIs for light station duties and sometimes prisoner transport, but what do your Level IIIs do, if you have any? Do you recommend trying to get hired as a Level III? I thought it would be a fun experence to see if it's something I want to do full time.
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Since you live where you do, have you tried calling the lasd station at Antelope Valley. Just ask for the reserve co-ordinator and he/she should be able to provide the info you need at least for lasd.
ETA: When I saw that you lived in Antelope, I immediately and mistakenly thought Antelope Valley in L.A. County. I realize now that was incorrect. My advice remains the same, but obviously contact those agencies near you instead.Last edited by retired; 11-30-2009, 11:11 AM. -
When we get them, they do cold case stuff for the Dets., work the front counter reports, etc....Comment
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Level III work in areas not likely to result in arrest. Your level III certificate is valid for 3 years so it is important to get on with an agency if that is what you want to do. Talk with the various agencies where you live and see who has a reserve program and what their policies are.
IMO the best way to see if you like the job is to do patrol ride alongs with your local agency."Bruen, the Bruen opinion, I believe, discarded the intermediate scrutiny test that I also thought was not very useful; and has, instead, replaced it with a text history and tradition test." Judge Benitez 12-12-2022
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In California (Depending on agency I think) you can transport prisoners alone, work the trans vans, do front counter stuff, help detectives etc. You cannot work patrol, not even with another Officer/Deputy, you can work speacial events, traffic duty, things of that nature. Departments will not let you make arrests as a level 3 either. If I missed something, throw it in brothers.Comment
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Our Lvl III reserves can ONLY RIDE with a full time Patrol Deputy. Hell we even have a FTO program for the reserves. but you get paid $8.25 and hour and get all the **** details."The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles."--- Jeff Cooper---Comment
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Well, I don't have my level III cert yet-however I've been doing my research as I will be going to the modular academy if I am unable to find a department willing to put me through the academy. From what I've heard, as a Level III you will be mostly working desk jobs, or maybe helping out at a event (football game-etc). You will not be put in a position where you are likely to have to arrest someone. Go on a ride along, if you really enjoy it-maybe going for a level II cert would be worth it. Only takes 3-4 months and then you'll be a step closer to Level I reserve or a full time officer.Comment
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If I were you, I would go all the way as to get your level I. As a level II you will be able to do more: Make arrests, go the whole nine yards with a case, prisoner transports, work same special details the fulltimers work, more dangerous work. You should at least get your level II. Our level III sworn staff is mostly dedicated to working trans vans, desk work, helping detectives, making indentification cards, things like that. I have seen level III Deputies at DUI checkpoints, but are not allowed to work as contact or cover.Comment
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How good are the chances of getting hired as a level II or level III? Are they in demand or no?Comment
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The more training and education, the more your worth. Which means as a Reserve Level II you will be worth more to the department, as you can do everything a full timer can, except work patrol alone.Comment
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Go for the level 2, the only reason to be a level 1 is to ride patrol by yourself. Level 3 is to be the sation gopher. Working the desk and doing vacation checks, sucks ***. Work level 2, go on patrol, work a 2 man car with a partner. Who the hell wants to ride alone? way more fun n a 2 man car.Glock, Smith and Wesson M&P, Colt 1911, Colt AR15 &
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Getting hired as a level 3 depends entirely on the department. Some take them, others have no interest. Call around.
All the level 3's I know who enjoy the work they do have no interest in doing patrol related duties. If you have patrol related aspirations, being a level 3 will be a case of blue balls that wont end til you get your level 2 or 1. Proceed accordingly.Last edited by CaliTheKid; 12-02-2009, 12:14 AM.Comment
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Most level III reserves are hired for specific duties and functions that are not general law enforcement duties. As an example, the SDSO is encouraging all the Search and Rescue, Dive Team, Boat Team and Weapons Training people to become level III reserves. If you have a specific skill, it's easier to get hired as a level III."We got too many gangsters doin' dirty deeds, too much corruption and crime in the streets. It's time the long arm of the law put a few more in the ground...."Comment
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