If you’re interested in law enforcement the Jackson Police Department and the Office of the Sheriff are seeking reserve officers. Reserve officers can serve with sworn officers on patrol or can assist with community events like parades or fireworks. Candidates will receive extensive training including investigation, defensive tactics, firearms, and narcotics. candidates must be able to obtain a concealed pistol license.
Applications are available at the Jackson Police Department, Office of the Sheriff, or on the City of Jackson website.
Qualifications
To become a member of the Jackson Police Reserve Unit, applicants must complete a 17-week, 150-hour training course. This course covers subject matter that plays critical roles in the job of a police officer, like criminal law, defensive tactics, firearms safety, courtroom testimony and more. In-service training is provided regularly to keep these topics updated with reserve officers. Other requirements that applicants must meet to become reserve officers are:
- Ability to analyze situations quickly and execute imperative decisions
- Ability to understand, follow and carry out instruction
- Absolutely no personal bias or prejudice towards others
- At least 21 years of age
- Calm temperament with ability to deal with others
- Good driving record with no moving violations (within 2 years of application date)
- Good moral character
- High school diploma or its equivalent
- No past felon records or dishonorable discharges from military service
- Physically fit and able to perform active duties under adverse conditions
- U.S. citizenship
- Working phone (home and/or mobile)
