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Reserve Deputy Program
The Marion County Sheriff's Department Reserve Division is the only reserve program in America capable of completely replacing all Merit Deputies on the road while they attend training without accumulating overtime. The Reserve Division was formed in 1968 to supplement the Marion County Sheriff's Department Road Patrol. Reserve officers are non-paid volunteers that work in road patrol, investigations ,serving warrants, jail duties, weather and disaster call-outs, crime prevention and, in particular, accident and fatality accident investigation. Reserve Deputies are also detailed for the Indianapolis 500 Race and 500 Festival Parade, the Brickyard 400, the Marion County Fair, Indianapolis Colts games and other public events.
Reserve Deputies include a variety of professionals including nurses, teachers, firefighters, EMT's, accountants, investment brokers and people who own their own businesses. Reserve officers have the same police powers and are issued the same equipment as MCSD Merit Deputies. The Reserve Division has its own rank structure and deputies are provided the same in-service training as Merit Officers. A fleet of cars is assigned to the Reserve Division and deputies receive a vehicle based upon the amount of time donated to the department, their availability and their performance. The Reserve Division utilizes cars assigned to the division 24 hours a day.
Each Reserve Deputy must successfully complete a 6 1/2 month training academy. Academy classes meets each Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM and on Saturday from 8:00 am - 5:00 PM each week. All officers must pass all exams with a minimum score of 70% with the exception of the First Responder Course where a score of 80% or better is required. Officers who complete the academy are then required to complete 400 hours with a Field Training Officer (FTO). Each ride is evaluated and you must past all phases during each ride. Finally, each Reserve Deputy is required to pass both a written and and oral examination administered by their FTO's and Sergeant. Total training time during this 12 month process is in excess of 800 hours.
The MCSD Reserve Program is a unique opportunity for you to serve the people of Marion County. It requires extraordinary dedication on the part of the Reserve Deputies in order to meet the standards required while working a full-time job. We also encourage bilingual and minority applicants to apply for the position of Reserve Deputy. Please apply at the Marion County Sheriff's Department Human Resources Office located in the Marion County Jail, 40 South Alabama Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for county holidays.
Marion County Reserve Deputy Requirements:
Must be a citizen of the United States
Must be at least 21 years of age
Have a high school diploma or G.E.D
Cannot have any felony or battery misdemeanor conviction
Must pass a written entry-level examination
Must submit to drug screening and psychological testing
Have a current and valid Indiana Operator’s License
Must submit to being fingerprinted
Must submit to a character and background investigation
Must submit to a thorough physical examination
Must appear for an oral interview
Must be a resident of Marion County, Indiana and maintain this status while a reserve
Must have full-time job (not in the security field)
Must be available on weekends a minimum of 24 hours each month
Must be able to work road patrol and special events
Must successfully complete the academy, road school, and FTO program
PLEASE NOTE: Reserve Deputies are organized as a Reserve Unit. Reserve Deputies do not automatically become full-time, paid Merit Deputies. Reserves Deputies who wish to become full-time Merit Deputies must reapply and follow the same procedures for hiring as do all other applicants.
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