Specific requirements for Reserve Officer:

• * 21 years of age or older
• * U.S. Citizen
• *High school diploma or GED
• *Pass background investigation
• *Good character and physical condition
• *Complete aptitude test and psychological evaluation
• *Free of any felony convictions
• *Free of any misdemeanor convictions/pleas involving moral turpitude or domestic abuse
• *Possess or be eligible to obtain an Oregon driver license
• *Good driving history
• *Provide required hours of service
• *Complete Reserve Academy

Class Five Student: 16 weeks

• The Reserve is considered a student attending the Academic Classroom, Practical Field Skills phases of the training, and riding with a Mentor Officer.

Class Four Reserve Officer: 5 - 13 months

• The Reserve is considered a Recruit.
• The Reserve is sworn, uniformed, and armed.
• The Reserve is progressing through the ROTEP phases of training and is evaluated on his or her performance in the field.

Class Two and Three Reserve Officer

• The Reserve has graduated from the Training.
• The Reserve may work with any Officer.
• The Reserve may work with another Class 1 or 2 Reserve at functions.
• The Reserve may work with a Class 1 Reserve on Patrol.

Class One Reserve Officer Officer

• The Reserve may function as a solo Patrol Officer under the supervision of a Shift Sergeant.
• The Reserve must complete Phase 5 of the regular Officer FTEP with acceptable scores.
• The Reserve must complete and be evaluated on ten 10-hour shifts with a ten week period.
• The Reserve must pass a comprehensive law and Department Policy and Procedures written test.
• The Reserve must complete an EVOC course, OSHA-required training, firearms qualification, and a defensive tactics course or self defense training.