For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1500020 |
| Date Issued: | Feb 17, 2015 - 7:45am |
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Sheriff's Office opens recruitment for 2015 Reserve Academy |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
Teamwork, excitement and the pride that comes with serving a critical role in the public safety of our community are just some of the benefits of becoming a Washoe County Sheriff's Reserve Deputy.
The Sheriff's Reserve Program provides an unparalleled opportunity for those who are anxious to give back to the community. This program is perfect for working and retired personnel who are looking for something extra to fulfill their commitment to family and community, and for young people wanting to gain experience while awaiting their opportunity to serve as a full-time Deputy Sheriff.
"One of my primary goals is to build a strong Deputy Reserve Program in which dedicated and highly trained volunteers have the opportunity to perform alongside full-time Deputies," Washoe County Sheriff Chuck Allen said. "Volunteers and staff will serve as one to create a more visible presence of uniformed personnel and provide a more viable service to all county taxpayers."
If you feel the call, now is your chance to serve.
The Sheriff's Office is holding a one-month open recruitment for the 2015 Reserve Academy from February 2015 through March 2015. Qualified applicants will enter a regional law enforcement academy scheduled to begin in July of 2015.
Once the academy and other required training has been completed, Reserve Deputies will serve a vital role in the Sheriff's Office mission to provide top quality public safety services to the citizens of Washoe County. Duties include:
- Increased law enforcement presence during special events
- Important resource for disaster response such as fires, floods and other major incidents
- Serve as a second Deputy in a patrol unit
- Supplemental resource incident and crime scene response
- Possible boat patrol on Lake Tahoe once appropriate training is completed
Washoe County Sheriff's Reserve Deputy applicants must be at least 21-years-old at the start of the academy, possess a valid driver's license, be a United States citizen, and have a high school diploma or the equivalent. All applicants will be subject to a background check.
More information about the role of Washoe County Sheriff's Office Reserves is available online at WashoeSheriff.com.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office would like to express their sincere appreciation to Clear Channel Outdoor for their support with this recruitment effort.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.
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