Reserve Officer Program

Objectives

The objectives of the Reserve Officer Program are as follows:

To cooperate with and assist the police department in the enforcement of law and order under the direction and orders of the Chief of Police during any and all emergencies declared by the Chief to exist within the City of Owatonna
To render services under mutual aid as ordered by the Chief
To render volunteer police service upon occasions when, in the opinion of the Chief, such augmentation to the regular department is essential to the public welfare and safety
To function in any community service events or programs in which the Chief requests volunteer involvement
To maintain an on-going training program
To preserve and upgrade skills necessary to perform as Reserve Officers

Requirements to become and Owatonna Police Department Reserve Officer are:

File a written application on the form prescribed and furnished by the City of Owatonna
Be a citizen of the United States
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess a valid Minnesota Driver’s License and have a good driving record
Have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate
Submit to fingerprinting, background check, oral interviews and/or any other type of examination and/or testing as may be prescribed by the Chief of Police
Be in general good health