Press release from: Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Reserve seeks new recruits; apply by March 1
Posted: Jan. 21, 2010
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Reserve -- an invaluable part of the Sheriff’s Office for over 50 years -- is actively recruiting new members. Applications are due March 1, 2010.
About the Sheriff's Reserve
This volunteer organization of dedicated, trained citizens supports and assists Sheriff's Deputies in several ways -- including but not limited to:
- Assisting at the Clackamas County Jail -- including transporting custodies and arrestees
- Helping out at special events, including the Oregon International Air Show and Sandy Mountain Daze
- Attending public-school activities, including dances and football and basketball games
- Riding with and covering Deputies on uniformed patrol
- Traffic control
- Marine patrol
- Crime-scene security
Many Reserve Deputies go on to a full-time career in law enforcement. But even if you aren’t considering a career, the Reserve provides an incredible chance to serve your community by training for and engaging in law enforcement on a professional basis.
Qualification Requirements:
- Age 21 or older
- United States citizenship
- High-school diploma (or G.E.D. equivalent)
- Driver’s license
- Ability to pass an oral interview, written test and background investigation
- Ability to volunteer 240 hours per year and participate in required Reserve events.
- Ability to supply your own weapon, uniform, body armor, duty footwear, equipment belt, ammunition and miscellaneous patrol items. (Estimated cost: $2,000.) Some items are specified by the Sheriff's Office.
Reserve training includes:
- 25 weeks of training at the Clackamas County Inter-Agency Police Reserve Academy, which is recognized statewide and by DPSST.
- Over 300 hours in a Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP) with a qualified Field Training Officer (FTO).
- Training in the use of firearms typically employed by the Sheriff’s Office
- Training in the Clackamas County Jail
- The Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC), taught by regular Sheriff’s Deputies who are recognized experts
- Quarterly in-service training sessions covering a wide variety of law-enforcement skills
You must apply by March 1, 2010 to be considered for the next Reserve Academy.
For information on joining the Sheriff's Reserve, contact Sgt. Ed Mura at 503-962-3382.
You can download the application form by clicking here (PDF format).
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