The minimum requirements for Reserve Officers are:

• Valid California Drivers License
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Proof of United States citizenship
• A certificate of completion from a P.O.S.T. certified training facility for the appropriate reserve level, or completion within two months of the application
• Be at least 21 years of age

Reserve officers must complete the same thorough testing process and background checks as full time officers. Reserve officers are assigned to the patrol division and are required to complete the same field training program as full-time officers. Once they have completed the training program, Level I officers may be allowed to patrol on their own. Reserve officers work a minimum of 20 hours per month and also attend a monthly training meeting.

Level I officers may work the following duties:

• Stakeouts
• Traffic control
• Subpoena service
• Parade/funeral escort
• Assisting at DUI checkpoints
• Assignment to the SCAT team
• Assignment to investigation division
• Assistant to the advisor of the explorer post
• Operation of the prisoner transport van
• Park patrol
• Cover officer assignment

Level II officers work under the direction and supervision of a full time officer.

Bruce Hagler
Reserve Unit Coordinator Officer
bhagler@roseville.ca.us
(916) 774-5400 [ex. 3018]