A volunteer sworn officer with full police powers when on duty and in proximate contact with a full time officer.
Purpose of Reserve Officer's
- Establish a stronger relationship with the neighborhood a reserve officer lives in
- Provide additional manpower to the department at no (little) cost
- Provide members of the community with the opportunity to work in law enforcement
General Requirements
- Completion of Reserve Officer Training course prescribed by the South Carolina CJA
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must be at least 21 years old
- No Criminal Record
- Physical Fitness Qualification
- Successful completion of Lexington Police Department's 500+ Hour Field Training and Evaluation Program
- Successfully pass comprehensive exam administered by the SC CJA
- Valid South Carolina Driver's License
Other Commitments
- Reserve officer chooses when he/she will be on duty and for how long he/she will be on duty
- State Law Requires 20 Hours/Month or 60 Hours/Quarter
- Additionally Reserves receive annual training in Emergency Vehicle Operations, Defensive Tactics/Weapon Retention, Use of Force/OC Spray/TASER, Tactical Traffic Stops/Building Clearing, Legal Updates, Tactical Firearms and Qualification and First Aid
Duties Expected / Required
- Court Appearances
- Parades, Road Races, Community Festivals and Events
- Regular Street Patrol
Benefits
- The Ability to See if Law Enforcement is a Career Interest
- All Equipment and Uniforms Provided
- Full Worker's Compensation Benefits
- Primary Consideration for Open Full Time Sworn Positions