Shafter Reserve Police Officer Program
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You can help keep our community safe! The Reserve Police Officer program assists the Shafter Police Department in the performance of its duties where and when needed. This is a volunteer position that enables you to contribute your expertise and time to help keep your community safe, secure and crime free.
A Reserve Police Officer is a citizen volunteer who serves the community through a devotion of valuable time and effort toward a common goal thus creating a safer community. Reserve Police Officers wear the same uniform and perform the same duties as a regular Police Officer, while under the direct supervision of a full time Police Officer. The Reserve Police Officer is a part-time volunteer basis. Reserve Police Officers are a valuable resource to both the community and the Shafter Police Department. A Reserve Police Officer may be called upon in the time of emergency or for routine patrol. Reserve Police Officers may also be used during special events such as parades and high school football games.
The Reserve Police Officer may often perform tasks which may free up the full time Police Officer to perform more important duties. A Reserve Police Officer must attend an accredited Law Enforcement Academy and must obtain a P.O.S.T. (Police Officer Standard Training) certificate to be hired by the Shafter Police Department.
A Reserve Police Officer may respond to calls for service regarding accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats, altercations and/or requests for aid. A Reserve may administer first aid to injured persons, interview witnesses and victims, and may also record statements from witnesses, suspects and victims. Identify relevant facts and prepare written reports on incidents and cases as assigned. A Reserve Officer may also assist in apprehending suspects by driving safely at high speeds, chasing suspects on foot, climbing over obstacles, physically subduing suspects and utilizing self-defense techniques. A Reserve may also assist full time Officers to enforce traffic laws, direct traffic, issue citations and/or warnings.
A Reserve Officer assumes personal responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner. Reserves perform other related duties as assigned by full time Officers or their superiors.
The Reserve Police Officer program is very rewarding and allows individuals who have an interest in law enforcement to participate and help keep the community safe.
- Reserve Officer Stuart Rex
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How to become a Reserve Police Officer
Becoming a Reserve Police Officer requires a persistent and determined individual. It will be a difficult path, but one with abounding benefits if you are successful. As you have read from one of our own officers above, there is a tremendous commitment with equal rewards.
The Shafter Police Department also utilizes this program to look and evaluate potential future full-time officers. This program offers both the individual and the department to see if they are a good fit for police work as a full-time vocation, or if they just enjoy the opportunity to know they do something extraordinary for their fellow citizens. Many of our current and past officers started their careers as a Reserve Police Officer first, so you may want to consider this as a viable option if you're considering a law enforcement future.
For a brochure and application on becoming a Reserve Officer, please click HERE and you will be directed to the Job Employment section of the City cite.
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2007 Year End Review
We still have photos coming, but we wanted to tell you that in June the Department held an appreciation dinner for the Reserve Officers at Brookside Deli on Central and Central Valley Highway. Many were on hand to extend their thanks for all the hours these working professionals volunteer every year to the citizens of Shafter. As of the end of 2007, Reserve Officers have volunteered 772 hours! Officer Mark Greer, was honored for his 10 years of service and over 3,550 hours of voluntary service to the city of Shafter!! |
| Reserve Officers Honored - from left to right: Officer Ramon Camacho, Stuart Rex, Becky McCurry, (Reserve Coordinator, Sgt. Diana Burnett), and Mark Greer. |
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Officer Mark Greer at the 2007 Shafter Warbirds Airshow - Over 3,550 volunteer hours!!
THANKS MARK! |
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