RESERVE UNIT PURPOSE

THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE SCOTT COUNTY RESERVE UNIT IS TO SUPPORT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS. THE UNIT IS COMPRISED OF TRAINED PERSONNEL WHO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTARY ASSISTANCE FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND OTHER AGENCIES REQUESTING ASSISTANCE DURING SPECIAL EVENTS, TRAFFIC AND/OR CROWD CONTROL AND VARIOUS SECURITY DETAILS. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES WOULD INCLUDE TRANSPORTING SUBJECTS DETAINED FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, PROPERTY CHECKS, WARRANT TRANSPORTS AND TRAINING SCENARIOS.

TO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A RESERVE

THE RESERVE UNIT SUPPORTS BOTH PATROL AND MOUNTED PERSONNEL, INCLUDING A JR. POSSE FOR EQUESTRIAN MEMBERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18.

IN GENERAL EACH NEW RECRUIT WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION ONLINE THROUGH SCOTT VOLUNTEERS . EACH WILL THEN BE REQUIRED TO PRINT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FORMS: 01, 02, AND 03, FOUND TO THE RIGHT OF THE SCREEN. THE NEW RECRUIT WILL THEN BE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR COMPLETED FORMS TO A RESERVE UNIT MEETING AND HAND DELIVER THESE FORMS TO THE UNIT’S MEMBERSHIP CLERK. AT THIS POINT A FILE WILL BE GENERATED AND THE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED. EACH NEW RECRUIT WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND 3 MEETINGS BEFORE BEING INTERVIEWED FOR A POSITION. THIS WILL ALLOW THE SUBJECT AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE EXPOSED TO THE REGULATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE UNIT. AFTER THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, IF SELECTED, THE NEW RECRUIT WILL UNDERGO AN EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND CHECK. THE ENTIRE PROCESS MAY TAKE UP TO 6 MONTHS.

TO RECEIVE AN INVITATION TO A UNIT MEETING COMPLETE THE ABOVE FORMS AND LEAVE A REQUEST ON THE FOLLOWING EMAIL LINK OR PHONE NUMBER. A REPRESENTATIVE WILL CONTACT YOU WITH A MEETING DATE AND TIME.

Sheriffreserverecruit@co.scott.mn.us                                                                                        952.496.8321

TO SCHEDULE SERVICES/EVENTS

TO SCHEDULE THE SERVICES OF THE RESERVE UNIT PLEASE LEAVE A REQUEST ON THE FOLLOWING EMAIL LINK OR PHONE NUMBER. A REPRESENTATIVE WILL MAKE CONTACT WITH YOU SHORTLY.

 Sheriffreserveevents@co.scott.mn.us                                                                                           952.496.8321

READY TO VOLUNTEER?

If you think you're ready to join the Scott County Sheriff's Reserves or to begin the process of volunteering anywhere within Scott County, the place to start is Scott Volunteers.  This site will provide you with a gateway into our organization and provide you with information on volunteering anywhere within Scott County, including the Scott County Sheriff's Reserves.