Reserves

The Carver County Reserves are currently accepting applications!

Carver County is located in the southwest metro area and is one of the fastest growing counties in the state.  Carver County has an area of 358 square miles, 19 lakes and rivers, eleven cities and ten townships.

The Carver County Sheriff's Office is seeking dedicated men and women who would like to volunteer their time to the betterment and safety of their community.

As a Reserve Deputy, you will be a member of one of the most professional and progressive law enforcement agencies in Minnesota.

The Reserves, with an authorized strength of 100 volunteer special deputies, help provide support and assistance at accidents, medical emergencies, search and rescue operations, drowning and water rescue emergencies, emergency traffic control, first aid standby, light and heavy rescue, community relations demonstrations at unit functions and public events in Carver County.

History of the Reserves

In 1955, Sheriff Lester W. Melchert fostered the idea that the existing peace officers in the area form a nucleus for an improved police force operation in the county.

In doing so, Sheriff Melchert set about to encourage local citizens of the county to join the new Carver County Sheriff's Reserves.

The major functions which the Reserves are responsible for are water patrol, snowmobile patrol, security details, policing of the county fair, assisting with county emergencies, patrol shifts as needed, assisting at accidents, residential security checks, traffic control and handling other non-violent police calls.

The citizens of Carver County can be very proud of Sheriff Melchert for his foresight in the need for such an organization, and present Sheriff's to maintaining this professional unit. 

Training

Our Reserves receive similar training to that of our licensed officers.  In some cases it is the same lesson plan and content as the licensed staff receive.  The Reserves train every month and cover many different topics.  These topics are relative to the duties the Officer will do while performing the tasks required of the Reserve Officer.  Training is instructed by Reserve Officers who are trained, Sheriff's Office instructors, licensed deputies and outside instructors.  Reserve Officers also attend out of office training when available.

CCSO 2010 Reserve Training Schedule

DATE/DAY/TIME	TRAINING	LOCATION	INSTRUCTOR	NOTE
25-Jan-10	Use of Force - Part 1	SO	TBA	REQUIRED
Monday	a. Lecture			CONTENT
19:00-22:00	b. AIP and Baton training
13-Feb-10	Use of Force - Part 2	SO	TBA	REQUIRED
Saturday	a. Empty Hands			CONTENT
09:00:-14:00	b. Handcuffing & Searching
	c. Weapons Retention
22-Feb-10	Crime Scene Management	Cologne Shops	TBA
Monday
19:00-22:00	INSPECTION
29-Mar-10	PBT Operation & Calibration	SO	TBA
Monday	Jail & Detox Transport
19:00-22:00
10-Apr-10	CPR & AED Recertification	SO	Mike Murphy	REQUIRED
Saturday				CONTENT
09:00-12:00
26-Apr-10	Traffic Direction & Control	Cologne Shops	TBA
Monday
19:00-22:00	INSPECTION
24-May-10	Water Patrol Training	Cologne Shops	Erick Boder	REQUIRED
Monday	a. Lecture		Larry Atneosen	CONTENT
19:00 -22:00	b. Boat, Trailer & Equipment Operation
12-Jun-10	Shotgun & Rifle Qualification	SCALES	TBA	REQUIRED
Saturday				CONTENT
09:00 - 17:00
28-Jun-10	Taser Training	SO	Chuck Rounds	NOTE
Monday				SPECIAL
18:00-22:00	N.B. Extended class hours			HOURS
26-Jul-10	Taser Training	SO	Chuck Rounds
Monday	Part II - Practical
19:00-22:00
30-Aug-10	County Geography	SO	Chuck Rounds
Monday			Erick Boder
19:00-22:00	INSPECTION
27-Sep-10	K-9 Operations	SCALES	Steve Glaser
Monday
19:00-22:00
25-Oct-10	Motorist Assists, Tows & Impounds	Cologne Shops	Erick Boder
Monday
19:00-22:00
29-Nov-10	Cover & Concealment	SCALES	Erick Boder
Monday
19:00-22:00	INSPECTION
Dec-10	NO TRAINING
	INSPECTION: Each Reserve Deputy will attend the meeting in uniform. For inspections in February, April and November the uniform of the day will be long-sleeve browns. The uniform for August will be short-sleeve browns.

 Requirements

1.  Must be at least 18 years of age to Qualities to be a Reserve Member:
2. Possess a valid Minnesota driver's license
3. Pass a background check, including criminal history check
4. Attend monthly meetings on the last Monday of the month
5. Must pass a psychological exam
6. Must pass a physical fitness exam
7. Pass a drug and alcohol assessment screening
8. Be able to volunteer 16 hours per month
9. Have strong communication and listening skills

Downloads

Reserves Information (PowerPoint .ppt; 28.6 MB)
Reserves Information (Adobe .pdf; 5.96 MB)
2007 Citizen Article (Adobe.pdf)
Reserve Brochure 2008 New!

Application

The Carver County Reserves are currently accepting applications!

To apply, complete an application located in employment on the Sheriff's Office website and mail it to:

Attn: Manager of Administrative Services

Carver County Sheriff's Office
Government Center, Administration Building                                   
606 East Fourth Street
Chaska, MN 55318

or contact:

Phone: (952) 361-1212
Email: dwilliams@co.carver.mn.us