Reserve Deputy Sheriffs
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office, accepts applications for Reserve Deputies throughout the year. Application deadline is in June for the training academy beginning in February of the following year. The Reserve Academy begins early February and ends in November. Academy training consists of over 426 hours of instruction and practical application in the Criminal Justice System, Motor Vehicle Law, Criminal Law and many other law enforcement related areas.
Crook County Reserve Deputies are a respected and important part of our organization. Participating in the Crook County Reserve Program is a unique and fulfilling way of giving back to the community as a volunteer. In fact, many community members find the work so rewarding that they later call upon their volunteer experience to help them begin a new career in law enforcement.
The role of a Reserve Deputy is to assist in the following areas: community policing, patrol duties, marine patrol, prisoner transport, mental health transport, court services, crime scene security, hospital security and other related areas.
NOTE: Applicants are required to pass: a written exam, ORPAT, an oral board examination, a police background check and a driving record check.
Requirements to become a Reserve Deputy Sheriff:
Mission: To supplement the Sheriff's Office staff as directed by the Sheriff
Minimum Age: 21
Probation Period: At the discretion of the Reserve coordinator and the Sheriff depending on performance.
Membership: None
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Oregon.
Must be age 21 upon graduation from the Training Academy.
Must be in good physical health.
Must have no criminal convictions and have an acceptable driving record.
Must be a high school graduate or GED equivalent.
Must not belong to any subversive organization.
Must submit to a complete background investigation.
Must have no employment or school problem which could interfere with required duty time or court time.
Must be employed in an occupation that does not result in a conflict of interest with the Sheriff's Office as determined by the Sheriff. Examples of such occupations include, but are not limited to:
◾Police Officer for another agency
◾Reserve Officer for another agency
◾Private Investigator
◾Owner/operator of a security service
◾Taxi driver
◾Bartender/cocktail waitress
◾Owner of a liquor establishment
Required Training: Complete the Central Oregon Reserve Law Enforcement Training Academy, hosted by several other agencies within the area. The cost to attend the academy is 125.00 dollars. Attend and successfully complete ongoing training as required.
Required Equipment: You must provide: (These items may change without notice)
1.Any uniform that may be required during the academy will be provided for students. These have consisted of one Polo-Style short sleeve shirt and one pair of BDU Style pants
2.Boots, gloves, handgun, flashlight, ASP, handcuffs
3.Any other authorized cold weather gear not supplied by the Sheriff's Office;
4.ALL duty gear - a list will be provided. All duty gear MUST meet departmental standards.
Additional Information: Reserve Deputies must attend court when subpoenaed. Willingness to help people and a desire to be of service to the public and the Sheriff's Office.
To apply to become a reserve deputy, click here: https://crook-county.hiringthing.com/job/143794/reserve-deputy
