KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT (KPD)

KPD Home Chief's Office Criminal Investigations Management Division Patrol Division Cadet Program Crisis Negotiators Field Operations Inspections Unit Police Explorers Public Safety Collaborative Reserve Police Special Operations Squad (SWAT) Teleserve Unit Volunteer Courtesy Officer Support Services Misc Links RESERVE POLICE Administrator: Police Lt. Robert Hubbs 865- 215-7524 rhubbs@cityofknoxville.org Advisor: Sgt. David Powell 865- 215-7436 dpowell@cityofknoxville.org We offer a unique opportunity to work in an environment that is unavailable anywhere else. The Knoxville Police Department offers qualified individuals a chance to supplement full-time officers in a variety of duties throughout the Department. They patrol in vehicles, on foot patrols, or on bicycle patrol. Most Reserve Officers work with officers, but others can qualify to patrol on their own. This program is idea for individuals who have an established career and do not wish to make a full transition to full-time Police Officer or wish to apply to become a full-time officer. Reserve Officers can enjoy the best of both worlds; maintain their chosen career while helping a great city. Reserve Officer Application [PDF] MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The minimum qualifications for Reserve Police Officer are as follows: Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment; Not have any felony or serious misdemeanor convictions that would prohibit you from possessing a firearm; Be a United States citizen or have applied for U.S. citizenship; Possess a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Possess a Tennessee driver's license; Successfully pass a complete Police Officer Background Investigation; Successfully pass a polygraph exam, psychological screening, & medical examination; Possess the required P.O.S.T. training certificate or be willing to attend the Basic Police Reserve Academy. Successfully pass an Oral Interview. Some testing may be waived for lateral Peace Officers recognized by P.O.S.T. The Police Department does not offer financial compensation for its Reserve Officers, but we will provide you with the standard uniform and equipment of a Knoxville Police Officer. If a Reserve Officer regularly meets his/her monthly obligation of service, that Reserve Officer will be allowed to request higher levels of duties and responbilties. Reserve Officer is strictly a non-civil service volunteer position and does not receive any payment. Experience and training gained as a Reserve officer is a great way to begin a career in law enforcement. DUTIES OF A RESERVE OFFICER A Reserve Officer performs 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. Reserve Officers are also utilized at special events such as parades, street fairs, or security for major sporting events. Other duties include support services to other units within the Department, narcotics or vice crimes investigations, DUI checkpoints. Reserve Officers perform many of the same duties as a full-time officer. Reserve Officers are required to work during maximum deployment assignments such as, New Year's Eve, Halloween, major disasters, or major events. Reserve Officers may be required to work extended shifts. A typical Reserve Officer performs at least 8 hours of service each month. A Reserve Officer can volunteer to work more than the minimum 8 hours a month, if they choose. Reserve Officers will receive and additional four hours of training each month.