Are You Interested in Becoming a Reserve Officer

The Mason County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for RESERVE DEPUTY SHERIFF.

Reserve Deputies are volunteers used to supplement patrol operations and special events within unincorporated MasonCounty. Serving as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff is a rewarding experience and is an excellent way to serve the community. Applicants must:

Be 21 years of age and be a US Citizen
Possess a valid WashingtonState driver’s license
Have a high school diploma or GED
Have no felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions within past 5 years
Have no conviction of crimes that would prohibit a Washington citizen from the legal right to possess a firearm
Meet the requirements of WAC 139-05-810 outlined below:

WAC 139-05-810

Basic training requirement for reserve officers.

(1) For the purposes herein:
(a) "Reserve officer" includes any law enforcement officer who does not serve as a law enforcement officer of this state on a full-time basis, but who, when called by such agency into active service, is fully commissioned on the same basis as full-time officers to enforce the criminal laws of this state; and
(b) "Field assignment" includes any period of active service wherein the assigned officer is expected to take routine and/or special enforcement actions, independently or otherwise, in the same manner and capacity as a full-time officer with such assignment.
(2) For the purposes of the Washington Mutual Aid Peace Officers Powers Act, chapter 10.93 RCW, every individual who is commissioned as a specially commissioned reserve peace officer in this state will obtain a basic reserve certificate as a precondition of the exercise of authority pursuant to such act; provided that, any individual possessing a basic reserve certificate issued by the commission prior to January 1, 1989, will be deemed to have met this requirement.
(3) Upon approval of an applicant's eligibility to participate in the reserve process, the applicant's employing agency must submit to the commission all requested records, information and proof of background check as a precondition of participation within such process.
(4) Each applicant that has been offered a conditional offer of employment as a reserve officer must take and successfully pass a psychological and a polygraph test or similar assessment procedure, administered pursuant to RCW 43.101.105 (2)(a)(i) and (ii).
(5) A basic reserve certificate will be issued by the commission to any individual who successfully completes a basic course of instruction for reserve officers as prescribed and required by the commission.
(6) Requirements of subsection (5) of this section may be waived in whole or in part. A request for waiver must be made under WAC 139-03-030. In reviewing such request, the commission will consider the following:
(a) An evaluation of an applicant's experience and training accomplishments;
(b) The fact that an individual is a regular full-time commissioned law enforcement officer who leaves full-time employment; or
(c) The fact that an officer has been certified in accordance with the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, and thereafter has engaged in regular and commissioned law enforcement employment without break or interruption in excess of twelve months duration.

Reserve Deputy Sheriffs serve at the discretion of the Mason County Sheriff and are not part of the Mason County Deputy Sheriff’s Guild. Once the application is accepted, and a “conditional offer of employment” is made to the reserve applicant, the applicant must successfully pass:

A psychological evaluation,
Apolygraph examination,
Abackground investigation,
Amedical evaluation, and
A Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission approved Basic Reserve OfficerAcademy either conducted by the sponsoring agency or in cooperation with another law enforcement agency.

As a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, You Will Be Expected To:

Interact with the community in a positive manner to cooperatively reach resolution of community needs and to foster positive, effective, and lasting relationships between the community and sheriff’s office.
Give advice on laws and ordinances and general information to the public.
Exercise powers of arrest and control; defend self, other officers, and use force up to deadly force if required.
Arrest, search, transport, and confine offenders.
Maintain good physical condition, agility, and coordination to allow performance of the essential tasks of a deputy sheriff.
Achieve, demonstrate, and maintain minimum department standards of proficiency and performance in accordance with policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the sheriff’s office.
Respond to all calls for service; secure crime scenes; assist in investigations; gather evidence; obtain statements.
Interview persons with complaints and inquiries, and attempts to make the proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities.
Provide a minimum of 16 hours of service per month to the sheriff’s office to remain as an active Mason County Reserve Deputy Sheriff.
Other duties as assigned.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The Next Step:

Interested persons need to pick-up a Mason County Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputy Application Packet from the Mason County Sheriff's Office located at 322 North 3rd Street in Shelton, Monday through Friday between the hours of 0930 to 1630 (9:30 AM to 4:30 PM) or print the packet from this website. Be sure to fill out the packet completely and return it to the sheriff’s office. All packets will be reviewed and you will be contacted shortly thereafter to continue the process.

Direct all questions concerning this program to:Lt Travis Adams at or 360-427-9670 extension 622

Prerequisite: / Any person attending a reserve academy must be sponsored by a law enforcement agency.

Frequently Asked Questions about Reserves
Question: How can I become a Reserve Deputy for the Mason County Sheriff's Office?
Answer:Go to the Mason County Sheriff's Office Web site ( complete the application on line.
Question: Can Reserve’s serve as full-time officers?
Answer: No, reserve officers, by definition, are other than full-time officers and are not to be used in lieu of a certified Washington peace officer.
Question: Is there an Equivalency process to become a Reserve Officer?
Answer: Yes, please review WAC 139-05-825. The sponsoring agency must contact the Training Commission to make application to request recognition of the equivalent reserve officer.
Question: If I was a reserve officer or a fully commissioned officer in another state can my training and certificate be transferred?
Answer: Yes, if your training and experience qualifies that is up to the agency that accepts you as a reserve. Please review WAC 139-05-825. The sponsoring agency must contact the Training Commission to make application to request recognition of the equivalent reserve officer.
Question: How long does my Reserve certificate stay current?
Answer: Once you have been recognized as a Reserve officer, your certificate stays current unless you have a break or interruption in service as a reserve for more than twelve months. Keep in mind, a break in service of (a) more than twelve but less than twenty-four months must successfully complete the requirements of RCW 43.101.080(19) and the comprehensive reserve final test proctored by the commission; (b) more than twenty-four but less than thirty-six months must successfully pass the psychological and polygraph tests, complete the criminal history and background check, and successfully pass the comprehensive reserve final test proctored by the commission; (c) more than thirty-six months break in service requires the person to attend the basic reserve law enforcement academy.

The Mason County Sheriff's Office

Reserve Deputies Unit

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Application Packet Notes & Instructions

The Reserve Application consists of four parts:

Part 1 is a Volunteer Application.
Part 2 is a Supplemental Questionnaire for Reserve Deputy Applicants.
Part 3 is a Waiver and Authorization to Release Information Form.
Part 4 is a Personal History Statement.

All four parts MUST be fully completed for an application to be processed. Faxed and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted. If space on the provided application is not sufficient for a complete response, or if you wish to provide additional information, attach supplemental documents as necessary and number any responses to correspond with the application questions. In addition to the three-part application, all Reserve Deputy applicants will submit the following:

Required Items

Copy of Washington State Driver’s License
Copy of Birth Certificate or Passport
Copy of High School Diploma, GED, and/or College Diploma
College Transcripts if applicable
Military Service Discharge (Form DD-214) if applicable
Basic or Reserve Academy Certificate if applicable
Copy of Social Security Card

If you have been married less than ten years, please list your maiden name in parenthesis if applicable.

Optional/Suggested Items

Letter of Introduction
Resume’
Copy of Military Service Records
Certifications and/or Achievements relevant to a Law Enforcement Position
Letters of Recommendation and/or Affidavits of Personal Character

WAC 139-05-810

Basic training requirement for reserve officers.

As a precondition to the exercise of extra-territorial enforcement powers under the Washington Mutual Aid Officer Powers Act, RCW 10.93.090, an individual who is commissioned as a reserve officer must possess a Basic Reserve Certificate issued by the Training Commission. That certificate is issued to any successful attendee of an accredited BasicReserveAcademy.

All completed Application Packets must either be mailed or hand-carried to the Mason County Sheriff's Office. Address is as follows: Mason County Sheriff's Office

ATTN: Sgt. Jason Dracobly

Physical address for hand-delivery is:PO Box 1037 Shelton, WA98584

322 North 3rd Street

Shelton, WA

Any questions reference the Reserve Deputy program should be directed to Lt. Travis Adams at 360-427-9670 extension 622 or e-mail at .

Any questions reference the background process should be directed to Det. Sgt. Jason Dracobly at 360-427-9670 extension 326 or e-mail at .

Ensure to thoroughly read, understand, and complete this packet to continue on with the process.

Mason County Sheriff's Office

Part 1, Page 1

Volunteer Application

Reserve Deputy Sheriff

Position Applied For

The Mason County Sheriff's Office considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Answer all questions. If a question is not applicable, so state. An incomplete or illegible application may disqualify you. Please print or type.

Last Name: ______First Name:______Middle: ______

Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______

Home Phone: ______Work Phone: ______Cell/Other: ______

Social Security Number: ______E-Mail: ______

Are you authorized to work in the United States? Yes _____ No _____

Positions in the Sheriff’s Office require U.S. citizenship per RCW 41.21.070.

Do you have a valid driver’s license? Yes _____ No _____

Do you currently smoke or use any tobacco product? Yes _____No _____

Do you have any relatives presently working for MasonCounty? Yes ______No ______

If yes, please provide relative’s name and position title: ______

Would you, if required, be willing to travel, work unusual hours, or work overtime? Yes ____ No ______

Have you previously been employed by MasonCounty? Yes ______No ______

If yes, please give title and dates of employment: ______

Title: ______Dates: ______

Recruitment Information

How did you learn of this job opening? ______

Mason County is mindful of its obligation to employ qualified persons and its entitlement under law to consider an applicant’s conviction record as it relates to job performance.

A conviction record will not disqualify you for employment unless such record would reasonably affect your fitness for the job for which you have applied.

Certification

I certify under penalty of perjury that the information given by me to the Mason County Sheriff's Office is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if employed, false or misleading information may result in immediate dismissal.

I further certify that I am not engaged in any outside activity or business that could be considered in conflict with the Sheriff's Office interest nor will I become engaged in such activity or business if employed.

I authorize the Mason County Sheriff's Office to solicit information regarding my character, general reputation, credit, previous employment, education, and similar background information, and to contact any and all references I have given on my application. I understand that when such information is required, an offer will be contingent upon evaluation and approval of the information received. I hereby release the Mason County Sheriff's Office and all parties and persons connected with any such request for information from all claims, liabilities, and damages for any reason arising out of the furnishing of such information.

I understand that should I be offered a position as a Mason County Sheriff's Office employee as a result of this selection process, my employment and compensation can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice at any time, at the option of either the Sheriff's Office or myself. I understand that no representative of the

Sheriff's Office, other than the Sheriff or his designee, has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing.

Signature: ______Date: ______

Part 2, Page 1

Mason County Sheriff's Office

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Supplemental Questionnaire

for Reserve Police Officer Applicants

1. I will cooperate in a background investigation by providing complete

and truthful information during the background investigation process.------Yes _____ No _____

2. I will be truthful in the polygraph examination.------Yes _____ No _____

3. I am willing to undergo an in-depth, job-related evaluation

by a licensed psychologist.------Yes _____ No _____

4. I am willing to undergo a medical evaluation.------Yes _____ No _____

5. I will be age 21 or older by the date of appointment.------Yes _____ No _____

6. I have been removed from another police agency

employment or appointment register/roster within the past

12 months. (If yes, state when, where, and circumstances

in an attached supplemental sheet to this application)------Yes _____ No _____

7. I have been convicted of a felony as an adult (18 or older).------Yes _____ No _____

8. I have manufactured, bought, sold, possessed, or used any

controlled substance such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates,

or other illegal prescription or non-prescription drugs

within three (3) years of applying for this position, or after

the age of 25.------Yes _____ No _____

9. I am willing to carry and use a firearm as necessary in the

performance of my duties if required.------Yes _____ No _____

10. I can read, write, and speak the English language so as to be easily

understood by others.------Yes _____ No _____

11. I have been arrested for and convicted of a domestic

violence crime (such as assault, order violation, or other).

(If yes, state when, where, and circumstances in an attached

supplemental sheet to this application)------Yes _____ No _____

12. I have declared bankruptcy or have current financial

difficulties. (If yes, please provide details in an attached

supplemental sheet to this application)------Yes _____ No _____

13. Have you ever held a driver’s license in another state(s)?------Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please list location(s) and date(s).

State: ______Date(s): ______

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14. Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of any organization, association,

movement, or group of persons which advocates the overthrow of our constitution form

of government, or which has adopted a policy of advocating or approving the commission

of acts of force or violence to deny others rights under the constitution of the United

States, or of seeking to alter the form of government of the United States by

unconstitutional means?------Yes _____ No _____

15. I certify that the answers listed above are true and correct------Yes _____ No _____

16. I understand that all appointments are for a volunteer Reserve Deputy Sheriff position only, and that there is no connection between this position and that of a civil service Deputy Sheriff for MasonCounty. I also understand that the appointment tendered me will be contingent upon the results of a complete character and fitness investigation, and I am aware that willfully withholding information or making false statements on this application will be basis for dismissal. I agree with these conditions, and I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that all statements made by me on this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.