Reserve Police Officer Job Six Corners Oregon USA,Government

Location: Six Corners

The City of Sherwood’s Reserve Police Officer Program provides a non‑paid volunteer opportunity for individuals of any age, background, or career. Reserve Police Officers are sworn law‑enforcement officers who volunteer on behalf of the City and perform law‑enforcement and crime‑prevention work, including patrol, report preparation, investigations, and special assignments.

The mission of the Reserve Program is to support full‑time Police Officers in patrol and community services. Reserve Police Officers receive comprehensive training and hands‑on experience to meet the same standards as regular full‑time officers. Training includes:

Reserve Academy (January 2027)
Field training with full‑time officers
Inter‑agency Firearms Skills Training (IFAST)
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
Tactical Communications
Crisis Intervention
Defensive Tactics

This volunteer position is a great way to give back to the community. Many volunteers find the experience rewarding and use it as a stepping stone into a law‑enforcement career.

Essential Duties

Patrol streets, businesses, and residential areas to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Issue warnings or citations for violations. Perform security checks for suspicious persons or vehicles.

Respond to calls, including major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, assaults, family disputes, and the like, and take appropriate actions. Direct traffic at accident/crime scenes as necessary. Perform CPR/First Aid as required.

Maintain written records and prepare reports regarding investigations, which are reviewed by the supervisor and used for crime prevention, prosecution, and office activities.

Be deemed credible and able to testify in court when necessary.

Conduct preliminary investigations and related follow‑up activities; gather and preserve evidence; interview and take statements from victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; and prepare related reports and logs.

Maintain effective working relationships with area law‑enforcement agencies. Provide assistance and back‑up as requested. Provide appropriate information to other agencies, the media, and citizens regarding ongoing investigations, department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, gang documentation, etc.

Perform crime‑prevention activities that include surveillance patrols and dissemination of information to the public. Participate in public‑relations programs that may include speaking to citizens and school groups, and public‑service efforts.

Make arrests; conduct searches; transport and release prisoners.

Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations, and the general public.

Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.

Auxiliary Duties

Provide assistance to other staff as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain department‑issued equipment. Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Keep work areas clean and orderly.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Age 21 years by appointment.
Ability to attend an extensive police academy (classes take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with some all‑day Saturday classes, from January to June 2027) and obtain a DPSST number within 18 months of appointment and maintain thereafter.
Obtain and continuously maintain LEDS certification within 45 days of appointment.
Obtain and continuously maintain Community CPR and Basic First Aid Certification within 18 months of appointment.
United States citizen or obtain citizenship within 12 months of appointment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Successfully pass a physical fitness test.
Successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.
No felony convictions in any jurisdiction or crimes involving domestic violence (applicants with lesser criminal records will be evaluated individually).
Contribute a minimum of 16 volunteer hours per month, including community‑service projects, and attend required annual training and quarterly meetings.
Successfully complete a drug screen, medical and psychological evaluation.

Knowledge of

Police practices and procedures.
Investigative…