Reserve Foundation

The Mayor, City Council and Police Chief have set a goal to build a force of 300 reserve police officers.

Reserve officers are community-spirited men and women who continue their full-time chosen careers, while also serving as volunteer part-time police officers. They receive no salary or compensation for their service.

Reserve officers are full-authority police officers who complete the same training and perform the same job duties as career police officers. They supplement the police department’s daily operational capabilities. In addition, they are a force of additional police officers which may be deployed for additional homeland security during times of natural or man-made emergencies.

The mission of the Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation is to support and enhance the Reserve Division, and its public safety operations.

For more information
please call the Phoenix Police Department Reserve Division
602) 534-9000
or send your tax-deductible contribution to :
Phoenix Police Department
Reserve Foundation
620 West Washington Street, Room 414
Phoenix, Arizona 85003-2186
Please make checks payable to:
Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation

Protect and Serve... Become a Reserve

The following guidelines have been established for applicants interested in joining the reserves. The written examination is no longer required for participation in the Reserve Division. Those applicants who wish to be considered for transition from the Reserve Division to a career position MUST take a written examination prior to the lateral movement or successfully complete one thousand and forty hours of reserve service as a solo certified officer.

The first step in the Reserve Division testing process is the physical agility evaluation. All applicants interested in scheduling a physical agility evaluation, should contact the Reserve Division at (602) 534-9000

The physical agility evaluation is designed to give the applicant a chance to demonstrate his/her physical condition. Percentage minimum pass 40% based on current Cooper's physical fitness standards. Applicants also will be asked to scale a six-foot block wall.

* Female Modified Push-ups – female candidates may choose to use the modified push-ups (knees on ground with feet up in the air); however, the number of push-ups required changes with this technique, as listed above.

PHYSICAL AGILITY STANDARDS ARE NOT NEGOTIABLE, YOU MUST PASS ALL EVENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE AGILITY TEST

Applicants are required to pass all portions of the physical agility test in order to receive a background packet and continue in the process. If an applicant fails a portion the physical agility test the first time, they may retake the agility test the next month if they choose, or they may come back any subsequent month when they believe they are ready. If an applicant fails a portion of the agility test a second time, they must wait a period of 90 days to take the test a third time. If an applicant is once again unsuccessful, they may retake the agility test once more after another 90 day wait.

Come dressed appropriately (running shoes, T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts or sweats).
No bare midriffs, see-through clothing, cut offs, ect.

The Phoenix Police Reserve was officially formed in 1951 and is a permanent function of the Phoenix Police Department.

Who are Reserve Officers?

• Those interested in law enforcement or a law enforcement career
• Citizens who have an established career, but who are interested in law enforcement
• Retiring career officers who wish to continue in law enforcement on a part-time basis

Why should you consider becoming a Reserve Officer?

• Allows you to explore the law enforcement career field
• Provides a new career choice
• The satisfaction of providing worthwhile community service
• Learn more about the Phoenix Police Department
• Explore police specialty details
• Establish contacts and meet new people
• Assignment and work flexibility
• Enjoy the challenges and excitement offered by law enforcement
• Reserve Incentive Program

Where can a Reserve Officer work?

• Reserve Officers work side by side with Career Phoenix Police officers, and perform most of the same duties
• Reserve Officers are initially assigned to work in patrol, in a precinct of their first or second choosing
• Once off of solo probation, a reserve officers may request assignment to a non-patrol function

Reserve Officer requirements:

• At least 20 years of age at the time of application; 21 years of age at time of academy graduation
• Citizen of the United States of America
• Sound physical and mental health
• At least 20/20 vision uncorrected; or 20/20 vision corrected by glasses or hard contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/80 or better; or 20/20 vision corrected by soft contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/200
• Fewer than eight driving points, fewer than two chargeable accidents, no convictions for DUI and no loss of license as a result of a moving violation within the previous 36 months
• No use of dangerous narcotic drugs
• No felony convictions
• A history of good personal conduct

Since reserve officers perform all of the same duties as a Phoenix Police officer,
the entrance requirements are the same.

Processing Requirements:

• Physical agility test
• Background questionnaire and investigation
• Controlled substance screening
• Polygraph examination
• Oral board interview
• Psychological evaluation
• Medical examination

Reserve Academy:

• AzPOST certified program which meets two evenings during the week for 4 hours and one 8 hour weekend day.
• Receive 24 college credits upon graduation
• Attend Phoenix Post-Academy and successfully complete FTO Program.
• Optional: A reserve can attend a full time AzPOST academy on a space availablity basis

Reserve Categories:

• Reserve Recruit
• Limited Reserve Officer (AzPOST Limited Authority Peace Officer)
• Certified Reserve Officer (AzPOST Full Authority Peace Officer)
• Solo Reserve Officer (Completed Post Academy and FTO Program)
• Reserve Sergeant
• Reserve Lieutenant
• Reserve Commander
• Reserve Assistant Chief

Minimum requirements to maintain Reserve Officer status:

• Attend all mandatory departmental and AzPOST training
• Attend all mandatory reserve meetings
• Reserve Officers need to work at least 60 hours per calendar quarter

A reserve hour is any time which is in support of the reserve program
or that an on-duty career officer would be paid for.

Reserve Incentive Program:

• Department provided academy tuition
• Ballistic vest reimbursement
• Court overtime and stand-by pay
• Annual uniform allowance
• Basic leather, equipment and weapon are provided
• Off-duty employment
• Workers Compensation Insurance
• Service awards and longevity benefits

How to become a Reserve Officer:

If you are interested in serving the community by becoming a Phoenix Police Reserve Officer
call (602) 534-9000 for further information.