Reserve Officers

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Be of good moral character
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of initial testing.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must pass POST written test
• Must pass ORPAT (physical agility test)
• Must pass extensive background investigation
• Must pass psychological examination and medical exam
• Must be certifiable as a police officer in the State of Oregon

Disqualifications:

The following will disqualify you from being hired as a Prineville Reserve Police Officer:

• Felony conviction
• Misdemeanor conviction for:
  • Domestic violence (DV);
  • Crime of dishonesty; and/or,
  • Crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another. 
• Illegal manufacture, transport, or sale of a controlled substance.

 Additional Information:

• Reserve Police Officers must serve at least 16 hours per month
• Reserve Officers must complete a 395 hour Reserve Police Academy
• Prineville Police Department provides uniforms and equipment