Reserve Officer

About the role

The Reserve Officer Program provides individuals with an opportunity to serve their community while gaining valuable law enforcement experience. Reserve Officers assist full-time officers with patrol operations, community events, crime prevention programs, traffic control, prisoner transports, court security, and other public safety functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist full-time officers with patrol operations
• Participate in community events
• Engage in crime prevention programs
• Control traffic
• Transport prisoners
• Provide court security
• Attend monthly training meetings

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• Possess a valid Oregon driver's license
• Pass a background investigation and psychological evaluation
• Successfully complete the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST)
• Pass the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) with a time of 6:20 or less
• Complete the Mid-Valley Reserve Training Academy (MVRT)
• Volunteer a minimum of 25 hours per month

Benefits

• Uniforms and equipment provided by the department (excluding boots)
• Opportunity to develop skills and experience in law enforcement
• Some assignments may be eligible for quarterly stipends

Pay

This is a volunteer position; however, some assignments may be eligible for quarterly stipends.

Schedule

Attend monthly training meetings.