Reserve Unit – Requirements
In order to apply for the Reserve Police Officer position you MUST meet the following minimum requirements:
- High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalence.
- College degree or credit desirable.
- Must be at least 20.5 years of age at the time of application.
- Must be a United States Citizen or a permanent legal resident alien and obtain U.S. citizenship as soon as legally possible with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration.
- Reside within 30-mile radius from the boundaries of Santa Clara County.
- Must possess a valid California drive's license.
- Must not have been convicted of a felony in the state of California or any other state, or have been convicted of any offense in any other state, which would have been a felony if convicted in California.
- Graduated or enrolled in Basic P.O.S.T. Academy.
- Have no background indications of present unfitness.
- Be psychologically stable and emotionally mature.
- Have at least 20/40 vision uncorrected. VISION STANDARDS
- Read supplemental information for COMMON REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATIONS before considering applying for this position.
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