State law requires all reserve candidates to go through the same stringent background check and training as someone seeking regular, full-time employment with any Texas law enforcement agency. Candidates must also pass the same state exam for licensing as a regular officer. An extensive background investigation and drug testing help ensure only applicants of good moral character and reputation enter the reserve organization.
Applicants must:
- Be 21 years of age on date of appointment. No maximum age limit
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Have a valid Texas driver's license
- Have good credit
- Provide a transcript showing at least 30 completed college/university credit hours or two years military service
- If a military veteran, applicant must have an honorable discharge
- Pass a physical examination
- Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20
- Hearing must be normal
- Show no trace of illegal drug use
- Successfully pass a psychological evaluation
- Successfully complete all phases of required testing
- Applicants will be interviewed and given a polygraph examination
- Cost for the medical examination is to be paid by the applicant
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By departmental regulation, a reserve deputy must perform a minimum of 20 hours of duty assignment each month and attend a reserve meeting. Reserves also must pass regular firearms qualifications and can be called for special assignments and emergencies. Most reservists volunteer much more than the required minimum time.
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