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Reserve Officer Position
How does a position with one of the best police departments and a national accredited law enforcement agency sound?
When you are selected to become a reserve officer with the Shelbyville Police Department, you are not starting a job, you are starting a career. The Shelbyville Police Department is one of Indiana's top law enforcement agency's and are proud to be a national accredited agency with CALEA and accredited in the state of Indiana. We are a professional agency who pride ourselves on honor, courage and respect. We strive for the professional and personal satisfaction of all our employees. One of our goals is to provide an environment in our community that has the most professional and approachable officers we can. We encourage all officers to get out of their patrol cars and become part of the community they serve. The Shelbyville Police Department will provide the highest level of policing service possible to the citizens of our community. Do you have what it takes to become a member of one of the best departments in the nation? If so, get started today and start on your path to becoming a Shelbyville Police Reserve Officer. The Shelbyville Police Department is a equal opportunity employer.
Applicant Screening Process
The Shelbyville Police Department conducts an applicant screening process, wherein perspective employees complete a written exam and a physical fitness test. The applicants have to meet certain criteria to be invited to take the written and physical exams. Those scoring at or above the designated criteria are invited to a oral interview with the Police Advisory Board. A complete background investigation will also be conducted upon completing the first phase. Based on the Shelbyville Police Department selection criteria, successful candidates are ranked, and placed on an eligibility list. Upon completion, and a reserve officer opening on the Shelbyville Police Department, the candidate is given a comprehensive physical examination.
Successful completion of all phases results in a probationary appointment as a Police Reserve Officer.
Minimum Application Requirements
Applicant MUST:
· Be a citizen of the United States
· Be a high school graduate or equivalent
· Be at least 21 years of age.
· Reside in Shelby County or one of the five adjacent connecting counties.
· Possess a valid drivers license
· Have the legal ability to possess a firearm
· Never have been convicted of a felony and satisfy any and all other requirements imposed by state and federal law and comply to all Shelbyville Police Department hiring standards Physical Agility Standards In addition to academic standards, the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board requires all academy recruits to maintain a level of physical fitness.
To be appointed to the Shelbyville Police Department, The applicant must be able to complete the following:
INDIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY (ILEA) MINIMUM STANDARDS
· Vertical jump at least 16 inches
· Complete at least 29 sit-ups in 1 minute
· Complete at least 25 push-ups (no time limit)
· Complete a 300 meter run in 71 seconds or less
· Complete a 1.5 mile run in 16 minutes and 28 seconds or less
How does a position with one of the best police departments and a national accredited law enforcement agency sound?
When you are selected to become a reserve officer with the Shelbyville Police Department, you are not starting a job, you are starting a career. The Shelbyville Police Department is one of Indiana's top law enforcement agency's and are proud to be a national accredited agency with CALEA and accredited in the state of Indiana. We are a professional agency who pride ourselves on honor, courage and respect. We strive for the professional and personal satisfaction of all our employees. One of our goals is to provide an environment in our community that has the most professional and approachable officers we can. We encourage all officers to get out of their patrol cars and become part of the community they serve. The Shelbyville Police Department will provide the highest level of policing service possible to the citizens of our community. Do you have what it takes to become a member of one of the best departments in the nation? If so, get started today and start on your path to becoming a Shelbyville Police Reserve Officer. The Shelbyville Police Department is a equal opportunity employer.
Applicant Screening Process
The Shelbyville Police Department conducts an applicant screening process, wherein perspective employees complete a written exam and a physical fitness test. The applicants have to meet certain criteria to be invited to take the written and physical exams. Those scoring at or above the designated criteria are invited to a oral interview with the Police Advisory Board. A complete background investigation will also be conducted upon completing the first phase. Based on the Shelbyville Police Department selection criteria, successful candidates are ranked, and placed on an eligibility list. Upon completion, and a reserve officer opening on the Shelbyville Police Department, the candidate is given a comprehensive physical examination.
Successful completion of all phases results in a probationary appointment as a Police Reserve Officer.
Minimum Application Requirements
Applicant MUST:
· Be a citizen of the United States
· Be a high school graduate or equivalent
· Be at least 21 years of age.
· Reside in Shelby County or one of the five adjacent connecting counties.
· Possess a valid drivers license
· Have the legal ability to possess a firearm
· Never have been convicted of a felony and satisfy any and all other requirements imposed by state and federal law and comply to all Shelbyville Police Department hiring standards Physical Agility Standards In addition to academic standards, the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board requires all academy recruits to maintain a level of physical fitness.
To be appointed to the Shelbyville Police Department, The applicant must be able to complete the following:
INDIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY (ILEA) MINIMUM STANDARDS
· Vertical jump at least 16 inches
· Complete at least 29 sit-ups in 1 minute
· Complete at least 25 push-ups (no time limit)
· Complete a 300 meter run in 71 seconds or less
· Complete a 1.5 mile run in 16 minutes and 28 seconds or less
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