The Albemarle County Sheriff's Office is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to serve the community in an interesting and rewarding role as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff.

The Reserve Division provides law enforcement back up and support for all Albemarle County Sheriff's Office functions, including community support activities. This volunteer division of nearly 50 trained and sworn deputies provides courtroom security, prisoner transports, civil processing, traffic control and support to other law enforcement agencies when called upon. In addition to the traditional law enforcement support, the Reserve Division assists the local Game Wardens, provides security at charitable events and support in disaster relief. Our deputies are also trained to respond to acts of terrorism.

In September 2003 during hurricane Isabel, the Reserve Division provided over 260 man-hours assisting the residents of our community. During the four-day period, these volunteers delivered food and water to stranded families, provided security at emergency evacuation centers and manned the hurricane emergency call center.

The Reserve Division not only provides a much-needed service to our community, but also saves the taxpayers of Albemarle County over $60,000 annually in the process.

The Reserve Division is...

• A volunteer organization of dedicated and trained citizens who support and assist the operations and duties of the Sheriff's Office.
• An opportunity to be trained for and to engage in law enforcement on a professional basis.
• An opportunity to serve your community by assisting in providing needed and important law enforcement services.
• An opportunity to consider law enforcement work as a career.
• An opportunity for those persons who are interested in law enforcement work but not as a career.

To invigorate your spirit of adventure or obtain additional information about this opportunity, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (434) 972-4001.

What Reserve Deputies do	Reserve Deputy Requirements
Court security assistance Prisoner transportation assistance Civil process Official presence at special events Child identification program technician Crime prevention and community relations support Administrative and support functions as needed Traffic direction Game Enforcement Crowd control assistance Search and Rescue Project Lifesaver	At least 21 years of age H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. Valid driver’s license No criminal record Good character Good health Citizen of the United States

Selection of candidates is based on a comprehensive assessment of each applicant’s qualifications, background, and availability to support activities of the Sheriff’s Office. Members of the Albemarle County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division come from a wide variety of backgrounds and occupations. They share a common desire to serve their community.

For more information on how you can support or join the Reserve Division (434) 972-4001

Reserve Appllication

Reserve Members