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