RESERVE OFFICER PROGRAM

The Lake Stevens Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for its Reserve Officer Program. Becoming a Reserve Police Officer is a fulfilling and enjoyable way of serving your community while becoming a part of the exciting world of law enforcement.

The primary purpose of the Reserve Police Officer Program is to provide the community with
a supporting unit of trained, competent police officers. These officers supplement our regular personnel and can be used in the event of an urgent situation when manpower is critical. 

A Lake Stevens Reserve Officer’s duties include but are not limited to general law enforcement, which includes street patrol, conducting preliminary police investigations, report writing, collision investigations, traffic control, issuance of citations, and other basic law enforcement functions.

Persons interested in applying to be a Lake Stevens Police Department Reserve Officer can pick up an application between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri at the Lake Stevens Police Department, 2211 Grade Road.

Selection process will include: application screening in relation to position criteria, written test, physical fitness test, oral board interview, and a final interview with the Chief of Police. Candidates must be successful on each part of the testing process in order to be placed on the Reserve Police Officer Eligibility list.

Selected candidates must also meet the following qualifications:
-  Skills in the operation and understanding of personal computers and typical office
   equipment, including the ability to type 35 words per minute.
-  Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
-  Ability to deal effectively with wide range of people who may be under stress, have
   emotional or mental disorders, or are impaired by drugs or medication. Ability to use
   sound judgment under stress.
-  Ability to evaluate a number of factors and solve problems using deductive reasoning.
-  Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
-  United States Citizen.
-  A minimum of 21 years of age.
-  Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
-  Ability to pass a written and physical fitness examination, psychological evaluation,
   medical examination and polygraph exam.
-  Able to work variable shifts including nights, weekends and legal holiday hours.
-  Must successfully complete a Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
   certified reserve officer academy and successfully complete a field officer training
   program by a civilian law enforcement agency.
-  High School Diploma or equivalent with a preference for an Associate of Arts Degree
   or higher.
-  Any combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with
   the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job may be
   substituted for these qualifications.